DylansGolden
04/29/2016, 10:35 AM
Hello everyone,
I'm in the process of brainstorming a new build to be a SPS dominate tank.
I plan on picking up a SCA 66G and either building a custom stand or using the stand made for them. Only reason I would build a custom stand would be to fit a bigger sump in plus room for equipment, the stands with the tank aren't very big and my OCD would be the death of me if I can fit all I plan In there with room to work.
I've never had a SPS only tank so I would love some input from you experienced SPS reefers.
Going to start with Dry rock, possibly cook it in the garage for a month before letting it cycle in the tank for a month. Most likely will run sand too. Will also run a Refugium with Chateo. Also thinking of adding Seachem Matrix as wel.
So this is my current list:
TANK: 66G SCA
STAND: Custom or Standard Stand
SUMP: possibly a 40G breeder custom 3 baffle or a Trigger Ruby 20C. All depending on the stand situation.
LIGHTING: Radion Gen3 supplementing with (2) 24" 2 bulb LET retro fit kits. Plan on having one T5 on each side of the Radion. Also considering all T5's but for now since I've for the equipment I'll run that setup.
CONTROLLER: Neptune Apex Standard Lab Grade
EQUIPMENT: Jebo 4-Channel Doser(BRS 2 part dosing) or 3 BRS Dosing Pumps
-SKIMMER: Torn between Vertex 150/180i, Aquamaxx CO-1, or an oversized Skimz. (Opinions Welcome!)
-RETURN PUMP: Jeboa DC-6000/9000
-HEATER (2) Finnex 250W or 500W
-FILTER SOCKS
-PUMPS: (2) MP10's. Might get more as needed.
-REACTORS: GFO in a BRS/2 LitteFishes, also thinking of running BioPellets for the first time as wel.
I'm in the process of brainstorming a new build to be a SPS dominate tank.
I plan on picking up a SCA 66G and either building a custom stand or using the stand made for them. Only reason I would build a custom stand would be to fit a bigger sump in plus room for equipment, the stands with the tank aren't very big and my OCD would be the death of me if I can fit all I plan In there with room to work.
I've never had a SPS only tank so I would love some input from you experienced SPS reefers.
Going to start with Dry rock, possibly cook it in the garage for a month before letting it cycle in the tank for a month. Most likely will run sand too. Will also run a Refugium with Chateo. Also thinking of adding Seachem Matrix as wel.
So this is my current list:
TANK: 66G SCA
STAND: Custom or Standard Stand
SUMP: possibly a 40G breeder custom 3 baffle or a Trigger Ruby 20C. All depending on the stand situation.
LIGHTING: Radion Gen3 supplementing with (2) 24" 2 bulb LET retro fit kits. Plan on having one T5 on each side of the Radion. Also considering all T5's but for now since I've for the equipment I'll run that setup.
CONTROLLER: Neptune Apex Standard Lab Grade
EQUIPMENT: Jebo 4-Channel Doser(BRS 2 part dosing) or 3 BRS Dosing Pumps
-SKIMMER: Torn between Vertex 150/180i, Aquamaxx CO-1, or an oversized Skimz. (Opinions Welcome!)
-RETURN PUMP: Jeboa DC-6000/9000
-HEATER (2) Finnex 250W or 500W
-FILTER SOCKS
-PUMPS: (2) MP10's. Might get more as needed.
-REACTORS: GFO in a BRS/2 LitteFishes, also thinking of running BioPellets for the first time as wel.