New Tank Set-up

New2reeftank · 06/05/2011, 10:49 AM

Hello All,

So I've been wanting to start a new saltwater/reef tank for a while now and figured this would be a place to start for me. I havent had any experience with reef keeping, only had a few planted tanks. I want to start a 25-35 gallon tank, I was looking into the Current Solana/Ecoxotic 25gallon tank...particularly because it has everything built into it and space is an issue for me. I was wondering if any one had any suggestions for any other tanks or any recommendations for either of these 2 tanks.

Thank you in advance for all your help

papawheelie · 06/05/2011, 11:32 AM

Welcome,

I would say that would be a good starter tank. They make a really good product. You'll likely get all the info you need to be a successful reefkeeper from this sight and the wealth of knowledge in these threads. Good Luck!

0 tds · 06/05/2011, 01:55 PM

Good luck, cant wait to see some pix.

zach_24_90 · 06/05/2011, 04:12 PM

yeah this is a pretty good site.. dont take anything personally though some ppl can be kind of rude but its tough love i guess. ive also had good luck with thereeftank.com

New2reeftank · 06/18/2011, 01:50 PM

I decided to go with the Current Solana 34g tank along with the Nova Extreme Pro. Here are some pictures of everything I have so far...

As far as dosing is concerned...I understand that CaCO3 is essential for SPS, and was wondering if anyone has set-up a calcium reactor with this type of tank, and if so how do you get the effluent drip back into the tank....

Ben_n_Em · 06/18/2011, 02:48 PM

That setup looks great. Are you going to run a sump under the stand or does all equipment get contained in the back of the tank?

New2reeftank · 06/18/2011, 05:35 PM

It is an all in one unit. I was thinking about adding the Tunze ATO unit to it eventually.

New2reeftank · 06/25/2011, 06:28 PM

Just some update: Here are some pictures of what I've done so far...I used reef crystal salt to prepare RO/DI water...and added my rocks. My pH = 8.2 (using API titration), s.g. = 1.026 @ temp. 74 deg F. I plan on seeding the tank by getting some cured live rock and spiking with Ammonium Hydroxide (anaytical grade, 10% ammonia soln.)

Fish Biscuit · 06/25/2011, 07:33 PM

That's a nice set up. I just started & went w/ a free 12g nano vs paying for a 29g. Wish I had gone w/ the 29 but it's a place to start.

Lots of info on here. I think people get rough when you read some of the bonehead things that others do & it comes from a lack of researching what you want & just doing it. Don't always trust the LFS for info, let them confirm what you've researched. Sometimes the things I hear at the LFS make me shake my head, lol. Welcome & good luck!!

Lynnmw1208 · 06/25/2011, 08:56 PM

nice set up! now you get to wait for the cycle to complete

Just a suggestion: Make sure when you place your rocks to leave room on the sides of the tank so you can scrub the algae off with a magfloat or something. This way you'll always have a clean look!

New2reeftank · 10/24/2011, 06:22 PM

So here are some updates and pics of the tank...I wasn't very happy with the performance of my stock skimmer even after the mesh mod so I decided to go all out and get a deltec mce600. Also upgraded to a vortec mp10es....Tank is slowly coming along well...Started initially with some softies and worked my way up to SPS. I wanna keep predominantly SPS in this tank. Here are some pics, let me know what you all think. Sorry I'm just using my phone so its not very clear..

06/05/2011, 10:49 AM	#1
New2reeftank Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 8	New Tank Set-up Hello All, So I've been wanting to start a new saltwater/reef tank for a while now and figured this would be a place to start for me. I havent had any experience with reef keeping, only had a few planted tanks. I want to start a 25-35 gallon tank, I was looking into the Current Solana/Ecoxotic 25gallon tank...particularly because it has everything built into it and space is an issue for me. I was wondering if any one had any suggestions for any other tanks or any recommendations for either of these 2 tanks. Thank you in advance for all your help

06/25/2011, 08:56 PM	#10
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,318	nice set up! now you get to wait for the cycle to complete Just a suggestion: Make sure when you place your rocks to leave room on the sides of the tank so you can scrub the algae off with a magfloat or something. This way you'll always have a clean look! __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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06/05/2011, 11:32 AM	#2
papawheelie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 79	Welcome, I would say that would be a good starter tank. They make a really good product. You'll likely get all the info you need to be a successful reefkeeper from this sight and the wealth of knowledge in these threads. Good Luck!

06/05/2011, 01:55 PM	#3
0 tds Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St Augustine Fl Posts: 138	Good luck, cant wait to see some pix.

06/05/2011, 04:12 PM	#4
zach_24_90 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 55	yeah this is a pretty good site.. dont take anything personally though some ppl can be kind of rude but its tough love i guess. ive also had good luck with thereeftank.com

06/18/2011, 02:48 PM	#6
Ben_n_Em Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 78	That setup looks great. Are you going to run a sump under the stand or does all equipment get contained in the back of the tank?

06/25/2011, 07:33 PM	#9
Fish Biscuit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 542	That's a nice set up. I just started & went w/ a free 12g nano vs paying for a 29g. Wish I had gone w/ the 29 but it's a place to start. Lots of info on here. I think people get rough when you read some of the bonehead things that others do & it comes from a lack of researching what you want & just doing it. Don't always trust the LFS for info, let them confirm what you've researched. Sometimes the things I hear at the LFS make me shake my head, lol. Welcome & good luck!!