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
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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!!!
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!
well good luck,i rember what ya told me and seems your doing the same thing.I took a year decieding what to do and how to do it before setting up my 150..Bad part is I changed half of it in the following year after. LOL Only in reefing will be following along for sure lmk if you need some sticks when your ready