Getting back in

[mikenjo]

hi my name is mike and i joined BRS in 2007. I had a 90 gallon reef tank with a full sump setup in the basement
and really enjoyed it.After losing my wife to cancer I lost interest in the hobby and sold off all of my equipment in 2012, not the smartest idea but at the time i wasnt thinking i would someday return to the hobby.well a few months ago i wanted a tank again so i set up an african cichlid tank thinking it would be easy but its not the same as a reef tank so now i am looking for a new reef ready tank and equipment.I need everything but first a new display tank what brand do you guys suggest if i go new compete setup. Ihave heard of waterbox ,sc aquariums,red sea reefer.I also would consider a used 4 or 5ft display if its in really good shape if i can find one.
thanks in advance for any help

 

[pugz508]

Hey mike I sent you a pm

 

[scavdog]

Welcome back Mike!

 

[Chris A.]

Welcome back, I’d say get a water box or Red Sea that way you won’t have to deal with plumbing and all that Jazz. I regret not doing it and investing just about the same money and my time into my tank. Just my opinion

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

 

[dz6t]

Welcome back

 

[mikenjo]

Thanks

 

[LTibbs77]

Sent PM

 

[Cpage101]

Welcome back to the club!

 

[mikenjo]

Finally found the tank a 120 rimless cadlights tank 48 long 20 tall 30 front to back plenty of real estate for corals.
Also scored two radions xr 30 brand new in the box for a great price

 

[Cpage101]

Welcome bac

 

[RogerO]

Welcome back!

 

[mikenjo]

well i figured i would give a 4 month update.I ended up building a floating canopy it retracts back against the wall and fully adjustable left and right and tilts for easy access.

 

[mikenjo]

here are a few pictures of the sump and my noobie plumbing simple but effective its a 40 breeder

ective

 

[mikenjo]

just starting to see some growth on my frags its a work in progress but hopefully in a year it will start to fill in some sorry for the picture quality my phone has trouble with the blue

 

[KJB]

Looks great Mike!
I love the tv mount for a light canopy!

 

[mikenjo]

Looks great Mike!
I love the tv mount for a light canopy!

It works awesome I have access to the whole tank

 

[Lizbeli]

Nice dimensions on that tank. The depth must be nice to have. Also love the TV mount idea, haven’t seen that yet! Corals look happy.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Looks awesome chief. Welcome back.

 

[mikenjo]

Nice dimensions on that tank. The depth must be nice to have. Also love the TV mount idea, haven’t seen that yet! Corals look happy.

Thanks