MCHRKiller
02-17-2011, 05:05 AM
Thought I would make a thread for the build since I placed an order for the necessary supplies this evening :11:
Lighting: Current Nova Extreme 2x18watt HOT5 10K & 420nm Actinic
Filtration: AC 50 loaded with 6.5oz ChemiPure Elite, small media bag of Kent Reef Carbon and 1/2 of a Polyfilter pad
Circulation: Rio Mini 50 Powerhead
Substrate: Went with something a big different and got a 5lb bag of CaribSea Pacific Black sand, I will probably mix in a lb or two of plain aragonite and a lb or two of actual live sand.
Web pic of the sand if anyone cares:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61A0wBWjJbL._SS500_.jpg
I also moved the tank to my office today and have it full of saltwater with just the filter going. I used store bought RO water and will continue to do so since I dont want to be bothered with having to mess with running water throught the RODI and toting it to work when I can swing by the store and pick up a gallon or two for less than a dollar.
I expect to have sand and circulation going mid next week...I will probably order the Live rock around the first of March. Im probably just going to go with Live Rock USA or get some Premium Fiji from LiveAquaria. :11:
Lighting: Current Nova Extreme 2x18watt HOT5 10K & 420nm Actinic
Filtration: AC 50 loaded with 6.5oz ChemiPure Elite, small media bag of Kent Reef Carbon and 1/2 of a Polyfilter pad
Circulation: Rio Mini 50 Powerhead
Substrate: Went with something a big different and got a 5lb bag of CaribSea Pacific Black sand, I will probably mix in a lb or two of plain aragonite and a lb or two of actual live sand.
Web pic of the sand if anyone cares:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61A0wBWjJbL._SS500_.jpg
I also moved the tank to my office today and have it full of saltwater with just the filter going. I used store bought RO water and will continue to do so since I dont want to be bothered with having to mess with running water throught the RODI and toting it to work when I can swing by the store and pick up a gallon or two for less than a dollar.
I expect to have sand and circulation going mid next week...I will probably order the Live rock around the first of March. Im probably just going to go with Live Rock USA or get some Premium Fiji from LiveAquaria. :11: