So I finally decided to take the plunge and try my hand at keeping a reef tank. I had kept a couple of 55g FOWLR tanks back in high school, but have been out of the hobby for 15+ years. Wow, how things have changed! The bug hit me a few years ago when I was working with Vrba and he kept talking to me about his reef builds, and those of you who have had the pleasure of meating him know how much he loves to talk. [smilie=smile.gif] So after researching for a while. lots of reading, and TONS of consultation from Keith I put together a parts list and took the plunge.
Parts List:
Neo 65 Pro Rimless (36x20x21) w/ Stand
Trigger Systems Crystal 30 Sump (30x12x15)
Wavepoint 4x39 T5HO Lighting
Eshopps PSK 150 Skimmer
775 GPH Europump return
Jager 150w Heater
1x Koralia 750
1x Koralia 1050
60 lbs of oceans direct sand and 65 lbs Fiji live rock
Here are a few pics of the process. This is technically an after-the-fact build log.
Parts List:
Neo 65 Pro Rimless (36x20x21) w/ Stand
Trigger Systems Crystal 30 Sump (30x12x15)
Wavepoint 4x39 T5HO Lighting
Eshopps PSK 150 Skimmer
775 GPH Europump return
Jager 150w Heater
1x Koralia 750
1x Koralia 1050
60 lbs of oceans direct sand and 65 lbs Fiji live rock
Here are a few pics of the process. This is technically an after-the-fact build log.