https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/seans-waterbox-platinum-130-4-build.533454/
Hi everyone! After a long hiatus and a lot of life changes, I have had the itch to get another reef tank going and finally finished my house renovations and have a place to put it. I started the thread above on R2R but wanted to convert it over here. I had completely forgotten about Boston Reefers during my long break, not intentionally, you guys were awesome during my last build and helping me through my first reef tank! I appreciate the help in the advance and will be keeping the thread updated with a ton of photos and progress updates. It may start a little slow because I just had my first daughter last week but I am pushing forward haha.
First up is building my mixing station in a closet local to my tank. My (2) new 25 gallon storage tanks arrive end of this week and I have been assembling the necessary parts / pieces to get this portion started. Can't wait! Proposed equipment list for the tank below. I will be going for a mixed reef and eventually want to be able to work into more serious SPS if all goes well. Open to any / all comments and suggestions!
Tank / Stand / Sump-Waterbox Platinum Reef 130.4g (96.3 display, 30.6 sump, 5.5 ATO)
Lighting - (2) Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro
Main Return Pump - Ecotech M1 (2000 GPH). Open to suggestions. WB recommends min 1200 GPH. Thoughts?
Protein Skimmer - NYOS Quantum 160 - I've read about of a lot of people having problems with these skimmers when it comes to shutting down for feeding and restarting. Thoughts?
Powerheads - (2) Ecotech MP40QD Wireless
Heaters - Not sure yet. Open to suggestions.
Cheato / Algae Reactor - Have been debating an algae reactor or a (20) gallong DIY remote refugium
Calcium Reactor or other reactors - Needed? Open to suggestions.
Controller / Accessories - Neptune Apex WIFI, Ecotech Wireless Module, Leak Detection Module
and ATO Kit
Hi everyone! After a long hiatus and a lot of life changes, I have had the itch to get another reef tank going and finally finished my house renovations and have a place to put it. I started the thread above on R2R but wanted to convert it over here. I had completely forgotten about Boston Reefers during my long break, not intentionally, you guys were awesome during my last build and helping me through my first reef tank! I appreciate the help in the advance and will be keeping the thread updated with a ton of photos and progress updates. It may start a little slow because I just had my first daughter last week but I am pushing forward haha.
First up is building my mixing station in a closet local to my tank. My (2) new 25 gallon storage tanks arrive end of this week and I have been assembling the necessary parts / pieces to get this portion started. Can't wait! Proposed equipment list for the tank below. I will be going for a mixed reef and eventually want to be able to work into more serious SPS if all goes well. Open to any / all comments and suggestions!
Tank / Stand / Sump-Waterbox Platinum Reef 130.4g (96.3 display, 30.6 sump, 5.5 ATO)
Lighting - (2) Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro
Main Return Pump - Ecotech M1 (2000 GPH). Open to suggestions. WB recommends min 1200 GPH. Thoughts?
Protein Skimmer - NYOS Quantum 160 - I've read about of a lot of people having problems with these skimmers when it comes to shutting down for feeding and restarting. Thoughts?
Powerheads - (2) Ecotech MP40QD Wireless
Heaters - Not sure yet. Open to suggestions.
Cheato / Algae Reactor - Have been debating an algae reactor or a (20) gallong DIY remote refugium
Calcium Reactor or other reactors - Needed? Open to suggestions.
Controller / Accessories - Neptune Apex WIFI, Ecotech Wireless Module, Leak Detection Module
and ATO Kit