Poseidon's NEW Adventure!

[Poseidon]

Ok, no pictures as of yet. The purpose of this thread is to detail what I have, and what I need to get going.

First thing, I need a TANK! I am planning on a 50B "ish" tank as the footprint works well in my living room, and I already have a nice cabinet stand that is a 36x18 footprint. I think a bit taller then 18" though, maybe 20 or 22? I am planning a total system volume of around 100G.

Next I need a skimmer- I have a pretty good idea of what I want, Warner Marine.

Lights- I have several T5 ballasts around here from my old set up, and I have a dual 250W halide ballast too. I was thinking LED, but as budget is going to be an issue I may go with what I have, adding bulbs and reflectors as needed.

Circulation Pumps- I had a pair of MP40's on my 90 before it came down. What is a good option now?

Return pump- The sump is going to be in the basement, so I need a large enough pump to push up about 8-10ft of head. (The sump will be high, near the basement ceiling.)

Salt- I always used IO before, and let my kalk and Ca Reactors make up for the Ca and Alk.

Speaking of reactors... I sold both. What options will/do I have here? I am open to suggestions not just reactors. 2 part dosing?

Things that I have- First, knowledge. I am not a newbie, and having that advantage will be huge in my new set up.

Sump, I have some choices here. I have a 30L, a 15 gallon tank, and a 45 ish gallon tank that is 36x16x?? I had custom ordered this years ago for a project, then plans changed and it has been in the basement ever since.

Controller- I have a RK lite and I think a 4 outlet strip, but I need the temp probe for it.

Misc pumps- I have several power heads laying around, old Aquaclears, MJ1200's and some small Eheims.

Heater tube- I have a 500W Ti heater that I used to run from my controller.

Rubbermaid Brutes- I have 2, one for salt, one for fresh.

RO Unit, will need new filters, and a bleach bath.

Ok, I think that is all for now. What has changed over the last 3 years or so since my SPS garden came down? Anything major that I need to know about? Bio Pellets were on their way in, as I was on my way out, what's the verdict on them?



I look forward to being an active member of the community again, and getting my own slice of the ocean in my Living Room. A quick teaser of what once was, and what I am aiming to accomplish once again:





Last one for now:


Thank you all for any input you can share

[jimsflies]

Yes!!! Looking forward to watching this one!

[Chris]

Geez Mike it took you long enough!!!! lol Welcome back

As for lighting, LED/T5 hybrid is where its at IMO, and what I am working on getting going on my tank....

Powerheads, vortechs are still the best option.... but you could do a few koralia's initially (or indefinitely like me. I run them through my Reef Angel controller to kick on every 32 and 51 seconds with 2 on each time) They're no MP40 by any means, but ultimately they work and are ALOT cheaper meaning more $$$ for coral and fish. Vortechs can always be added later as budget allows, and I think on a 50ish 1 would be good, or maybe even 2 mp 10's could handle the job.

You could easily start with just doing 2-part, and if you get the stuff to make it yourself its dirt cheap (if u need some driveway salt let me know I bought a 40 lb bucket just before winter ended lol). Eventually I am sure you would want to get back to reactors tho as it is definitely easier (I wish I could figure mine out lol)

I know you know what your doing and are very capable of getting back to having a sweet tank in no time! I can't wait to see it, Ive been waiting for this time to come for quite a while!

[Hopkins]

Heck yeah man! Welcome back.

[Captain]

Great to hear from you Mike!
And a killer tank too!

[MizTanks]

Welcome back Poseidon! Finally someone who knows what they're doing around here I do love watching new builds. I'm not much on suggestions atm but as time goes by I'm sure I'll come up with something Good luck and enjoy!!!

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Good to see you back! I'm looking forward watching your tank grow.

Tom

[Poseidon]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I am heading to the basement to check my inventory!

[binford4000]

Welcome back Mike.I am looking forwarded to seeing you top your old system!

[Poseidon]

^^^ That might be TOUGH!

I do have the advantage of being very picky now, and not so subject to the "I NEED IT NOW" that most fall into when starting out.

I spent an hour trying to decide between dry tonga, and dry BRS reef rock... WHO DOES THAT? LOL!