ImGoingCoastal

Thanks for the reply! I've actually owned my Ender for 2+ years now. I would love to print more but had twins almost 6 months ago... Paired with my toddler, they complete negate my hobbies! ?

I realize this is a late post and youve likely already purchased a tank, but I'm a big fan of the innovative marine 20 and 25. My 20 gallon all in one (aio) wasbthe easiest thing to maintain. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg and are easy to look at. If you're looking for something bigger, water box and innovative marine both make good tank kits (sumps included). Personally, I would recommend keeping your first tank under 50 gallons. That's usually the point where prices escalate quickly and tanks require additional equipment. It'll allow you to sort out your level of commitment to the biz. That said, I still highly suggest the innovative marine Nuvo 20.

I'll likely be selling my drilled 40 breeder with overflow and sump in the next few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! Nice tank, cute kid! sounds like you're starting in a great place! BRS did a head to head regarding the black boxes a while back. They are great cheapo lights but you might find yourself wanting more control pretty quickly down the road. SB Reef Lights also makes modified black box lights that are supposed to fix the flaws that the others have. https://sbreeflights.com/ And of course there is reefbreeders too. I have no experience with any of these, just throwing out options for your consideration. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! Looks like a very awesome little DIY project. Look up Aquaknight fixtures as well. Pretty nice sub $100 led setup, would be awesome for the 10 gallon. I'd use one of them if I weren't using a Prime16. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-5148GR/Plastic-Indoor-Trash-Cans/Uline-Thin-Trash-Can-23-Gallon-Gray I think something like this will work since it's made from Polythene. Not 100% sure on that. Rubbermaid (called the slim Jim) makes a similar one but it is a lot less smooth on the inside, might make mixing a bit difficult. Two of them next to each other would equate to the size of a brute container. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've always had 2 containers, one for salt and one for fresh. Most will recommend having two the same size. I've always had a smaller tub just for RO (for top offs and emergencies) and mixed salt in my larger tub. I just wyed the output of my RO into both containers with shut off valves to each. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Buy float valves now, and still keep an eye on them. They're super cheap, $8 on Amazon. Spending the $8 could save you a butt ton more if you flood everything because you accidentally fell asleep, get sidetracked, or whatnot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think what YHSublime was saying is, that seems risky putting the power strip under the tank due to splashing and what not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Active Duty CG myself, following along! Looks like a fun little tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice! Congrats! I just ordered a 36x20x18 waterbox tank! I'll definitely be following along for inspiration! Bare bottom I assume? Your tank looks very well thought out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Whats your lighting and schedule? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What tank(s) do you have? Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edit, saw you were getting the 5 stage filter

Drain it down, drill it! [emoji28] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk