Jaroby
04/16/2007, 10:08 PM
I finally placed the order for my 65g open topped reef i have been assembling on paper and thanks to much info on the boards and "Natural Reef Aquariums" by John Tullock, along with a few local hobbyists.
-AGA 65g -- 36x18x24
-Coralife 36" Aqualight advanced (2x150W 20k HQI MH)
-Coralife Superskimmer 225
-2 - Hydor Koralia 3 (800 gph each)
-80lbs Arag-alive livesand
-200 gallon bucket of RedSea salt (supposedly RedSea comes from desalinating ocean water..i thought that was good, can still get InstantOcean if i wish)
- RedSea Hydrometer (compact, glass, and has thermometer and suction cups..I have Refractometer from Marine Depot to calibrate with)
- 100 lbs LR planned.. havent decided on type to get yet...i have choice of 12-14 varieties and am leaning towards Alor rock or Fiji Rock. Problem w/ Fiji is when i see it come through it will all be from a particular depth, but i cant choose from which depth i want. I have seen shallow depth that is basically hardened acropora.. looks like dead coral not like rock. Im not sure i want that and dont feel like taking a chance on ordering Fiji and getting it. suggestions please on personal favorites!
- A refugium will be setup in the near future..looking at mechanics still for it, mainly placement as i have limited space to operate this reef. I havent determined size or placement of refug, most likely will drill and install bulkheads near top of 65g to pipe to refuge but HOB overflow will probably happen. Refugium question to come later in future though....for now live rock, live sand, good flow and alot of skimming to establish and keep my own personal ecosystem.
Appreciate any and all comments/suggestions as im always looking to improve what I am planning and doing.
-AGA 65g -- 36x18x24
-Coralife 36" Aqualight advanced (2x150W 20k HQI MH)
-Coralife Superskimmer 225
-2 - Hydor Koralia 3 (800 gph each)
-80lbs Arag-alive livesand
-200 gallon bucket of RedSea salt (supposedly RedSea comes from desalinating ocean water..i thought that was good, can still get InstantOcean if i wish)
- RedSea Hydrometer (compact, glass, and has thermometer and suction cups..I have Refractometer from Marine Depot to calibrate with)
- 100 lbs LR planned.. havent decided on type to get yet...i have choice of 12-14 varieties and am leaning towards Alor rock or Fiji Rock. Problem w/ Fiji is when i see it come through it will all be from a particular depth, but i cant choose from which depth i want. I have seen shallow depth that is basically hardened acropora.. looks like dead coral not like rock. Im not sure i want that and dont feel like taking a chance on ordering Fiji and getting it. suggestions please on personal favorites!
- A refugium will be setup in the near future..looking at mechanics still for it, mainly placement as i have limited space to operate this reef. I havent determined size or placement of refug, most likely will drill and install bulkheads near top of 65g to pipe to refuge but HOB overflow will probably happen. Refugium question to come later in future though....for now live rock, live sand, good flow and alot of skimming to establish and keep my own personal ecosystem.
Appreciate any and all comments/suggestions as im always looking to improve what I am planning and doing.