54g mixed reef project

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Been out of the hobby for a few years while moving around. Finally have a chance to get back at it!

Ordered a rr54g corner tank hoping it comes in any day now.
Built a custome sump/ fudge out of acrylic to maximize water volume with the limited corner stand space.

Will be running a reef octopus classic 150 int protein skimmer
Marine dct-4000 return pump
Hydra 26hd led lights

Have a 600gph koralia power head to start with
And a rodi system

Crazy how much has changed in the few years I've been away from the hobby. It's almost like relearning everything !

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Trying to figure out uploading photos
Some photos of progress

https://flic.kr/p/X9Tj4E

https://flic.kr/p/YqFRmk

Water testing
https://flic.kr/p/X9PqQo

Mocked up

https://flic.kr/p/X9Ptf3

DIY sump
https://flic.kr/p/X9PuEh

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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/37035343805_3db184fd37_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YqFPqr)IMG_3030 (https://flic.kr/p/YqFPqr) by Patryk Frysz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154527186@N06/), on Flickr

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Tank is in!!! 1/2 way with water. Pics to follow

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battle begins with some lr from the lfs to get the cycle rolling
some hot water dips of concentrated areas and peppermint shrimp soon as cycle ends

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36966084266_7b9682bf33_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YjyQYs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/YjyQYs) by Patryk Frysz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154527186@N06/), on Flickr

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after almost two weeks and manually adding water from evaporation. quickly realized a task i do not want to deal with so ato is in. nice simple straight forward unit. after a few days in seems to bee working perfect.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/37056960382_869e441dc0_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YsABh3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/YsABh3) by Patryk Frysz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154527186@N06/), on Flickr

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Just noticed water had refilled to the safety stop. Awesome... didn't think I'd have to spend 200$ on something so simple as a ato and get top of the line vs. something more basic

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Photos coming soon tank doing great with a few new additions!