Structure: 4 inch rebar reinforced slab in basement.
Dimensions: 10ftx3x3 acrylic
Turnover Rate: going to shoot for 5x
Filter: My first question mark. I promised never to do filter socks again. So rollers are my number one option. Currently utilizing Reefmats. I am a fan. Was going to utilizing 2 1200s.
Drain Style:Tank I am purchasing(used) has two dual overflows. I planned on a bean animal system with the two main drains going into the reef mat and the secondary draining directly into the sump.(Attempting not to overfilter the water)
Sump: currently does not come with the Sump. I was debating on DIYing my own, or is there a commercial unit that would be best? I was looking at Triton 60s.
Heating: I was looking at the standard heaters, but did come across utilizing the hot water heater with an exchanger. (I am trying to be conscious of being as energy efficient as possible.Ex:insulating sump, some lid usage on tank, any other tips???) Anyone heat the system this way?
Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus 300int skimmer
Algae:Was debating between a Refugium or an algae scrubber.
Return pump: Two DC Reef Octopus Varios 8.
Circulation:Multiple MP40 and Mp60s. Higher flow for multiple tangs.
Water Changes: Was looking at carbon dosing to help keep nutrients in check. Also was looking at setting up a dosing system to auto water change.
Water Storage: Will have two stand up Water Tanks. Will need to oxygenate with lid off for 24 hours due to CO2 in water that deplete DI quickly.
Lighting: Probably going to go with 8-10 radions. Any other recommendations?
Live rock: Multiple hundreds of pounds
Bottom: I would like a 1-2 inch layer of white sand. Not super fine.
Backups: Generator with reverse plug in that allows it to run tank plugged directly into garage. Also installed a sub panel to run tank.
Air Quality: planned on installing an exhaust fan for humidity control.
Disclaimer: I have never owned a reef tank in my life. I have done multiple FOWLRs and that’s what this will start as. However, I want to gain knowledge and grow to that.
Now I am transitioning from a 200 Gallon aquarium. I do not want to be learning how to maintain a 700 gallon system and a reef all at the same time.
Do you have any tips in this journey? Being cognizant of energy efficiency, potential failure points, and general advice?
Dimensions: 10ftx3x3 acrylic
Turnover Rate: going to shoot for 5x
Filter: My first question mark. I promised never to do filter socks again. So rollers are my number one option. Currently utilizing Reefmats. I am a fan. Was going to utilizing 2 1200s.
Drain Style:Tank I am purchasing(used) has two dual overflows. I planned on a bean animal system with the two main drains going into the reef mat and the secondary draining directly into the sump.(Attempting not to overfilter the water)
Sump: currently does not come with the Sump. I was debating on DIYing my own, or is there a commercial unit that would be best? I was looking at Triton 60s.
Heating: I was looking at the standard heaters, but did come across utilizing the hot water heater with an exchanger. (I am trying to be conscious of being as energy efficient as possible.Ex:insulating sump, some lid usage on tank, any other tips???) Anyone heat the system this way?
Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus 300int skimmer
Algae:Was debating between a Refugium or an algae scrubber.
Return pump: Two DC Reef Octopus Varios 8.
Circulation:Multiple MP40 and Mp60s. Higher flow for multiple tangs.
Water Changes: Was looking at carbon dosing to help keep nutrients in check. Also was looking at setting up a dosing system to auto water change.
Water Storage: Will have two stand up Water Tanks. Will need to oxygenate with lid off for 24 hours due to CO2 in water that deplete DI quickly.
Lighting: Probably going to go with 8-10 radions. Any other recommendations?
Live rock: Multiple hundreds of pounds
Bottom: I would like a 1-2 inch layer of white sand. Not super fine.
Backups: Generator with reverse plug in that allows it to run tank plugged directly into garage. Also installed a sub panel to run tank.
Air Quality: planned on installing an exhaust fan for humidity control.
Disclaimer: I have never owned a reef tank in my life. I have done multiple FOWLRs and that’s what this will start as. However, I want to gain knowledge and grow to that.
Now I am transitioning from a 200 Gallon aquarium. I do not want to be learning how to maintain a 700 gallon system and a reef all at the same time.
Do you have any tips in this journey? Being cognizant of energy efficiency, potential failure points, and general advice?
