WilRams December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 About a month ago I decided I wanted a reef tank. I have been doing as much research as I could. I figured the next step is to just go for it and learn my way through. I won't call this a build thread just yet. Once the tank (50g CADLights Cube) gets here later this month ill start one. Heres what I got! My dog watching me open boxes and the bounty! Radion XR15w ProRMS Mount2 MP10'sApex with PH probeApex WXM ModuleApex Probe Mount Tunze ATO Float Valve Milwaukee Digital Refractometer Hanna Phosphate Tester BRS RO/DI BRS Mini GFO/Carbon Reactor I plan on keeping a mixed reef but most likely focusing on LPS to keep it "easier" on myself. As for stocking list I'm not even sure. I know I want a pair of clownfish, a goby/shrimp pair if possible. A Flame Angel? Not sure we'll see once I get there. The plan is to eventually move up to a 4ft tank so I can keep some fish I would really like but won't be able to accommodate in this tank. I am most likely going to return the XR15 for a XR30. I also don't plan on setting up the gfo/carbon reactor unless I start seeing issues. I haven't done enough research to know much about that hole topic. I figured for the price I would have it handy. I def plan on setting up a QT. I have a 40 long left over from my freshwater days and some other things that will go into that. So hows it look? What would you change? What would you suggest are my next must haves? I know I don't have everything I need just yet (Heater, rock, sand etc..) but hopefully by the end of the month I'm good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Welcome! I am glad to hear you plan on QT-ing as that can be the difference between success and failure in this hobby! Looks like you are doing great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 spuds mckenzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBL December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 You are of to a good start. Get yourself a good skimmer, I also think getting an XR30 is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 spuds mckenzie. Awesome. Sweet bull terrier! Looking forward to your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Are you going to drill the tank or add an overflow and sump, or does it come drilled? Skimmer, ATO container, stand? Looks like you have a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Congratulation. Do more research on the skimmer it is the most important piece of equipment for your reef beside the light system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams December 5, 2014 Author Share December 5, 2014 Forgot to mention tank comes already drilled, overflow, and sump. It will also come with their skimmer. I am not entirely sure of its performance so we'll find out. Otherwise I will have to upgrade that. For an ATO reservoir I am waiting until I get the tank to see what kind of room I have in stand. If I can't find something that fits I will be looking to get something made to fit in the stand. It's going to be tight that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmax December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 welcome and good luck! It looks like you're off to a really good start. Can't wait for the build thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 welcome, looks like you are buying quality products! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 welcome, looks like you are buying quality products! Indeed! Makes my reef setup look like ghetto trash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Indeed! Makes my reef setup look like ghetto trash! LOL . I recommend researching your tank selection using Google you will be surprised how many hits you will get. Looking good . I wish you had a 24" Giesemann Infinity or Spectra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 About a month ago I decided I wanted a reef tank. I have been doing as much research as I could. I figured the next step is to just go for it and learn my way through. I won't call this a build thread just yet. Once the tank (50g CADLights Cube) gets here later this month ill start one. Heres what I got! My dog watching me open boxes image2.JPG and the bounty! image1.JPG Radion XR15w Pro RMS Mount 2 MP10's Apex with PH probe Apex WXM Module Apex Probe Mount Tunze ATO Float Valve Milwaukee Digital Refractometer Hanna Phosphate Tester BRS RO/DI BRS Mini GFO/Carbon Reactor I plan on keeping a mixed reef but most likely focusing on LPS to keep it "easier" on myself. As for stocking list I'm not even sure. I know I want a pair of clownfish, a goby/shrimp pair if possible. A Flame Angel? Not sure we'll see once I get there. The plan is to eventually move up to a 4ft tank so I can keep some fish I would really like but won't be able to accommodate in this tank. I am most likely going to return the XR15 for a XR30. I also don't plan on setting up the gfo/carbon reactor unless I start seeing issues. I haven't done enough research to know much about that hole topic. I figured for the price I would have it handy. I def plan on setting up a QT. I have a 40 long left over from my freshwater days and some other things that will go into that. So hows it look? What would you change? What would you suggest are my next must haves? I know I don't have everything I need just yet (Heater, rock, sand etc..) but hopefully by the end of the month I'm good to go. I think this looks like the best Christmas party ever! As far as an ATO container, there are some great Slimline water containers that are easily modified for an ATO reservoir and are available on Amazon, WalMart, and Container Store. I love my Apex, and I'm sure you'll love yours too. Definitely follow the instructions carefully for setting up the 4.3 firmware. Also, definitely join WAMAS! There are tons of great benefits, including quarterly meetings, access to the sale threads, and of course, being able to make a build thread! Welcome to the SaltLife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob A December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Nice equipment! You're off to a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams January 9, 2015 Author Share January 9, 2015 So as quickly as this started it ended. Well sort of... The more I thought of it the more I realized I would want to upgrade much sooner then later. So I might as well get what I want now and not spend money on two different setups. The 50g cube order turned into a 100g. Most things I wouldn't be able to use on the bigger tank got sent back and the fun started all over. After a month of waiting the tank finally ships out tomorrow. Hopefully in the next week its here. In the mean time much to do here. Need to move a sink from the finished side of a basement wall to the unfinished side and remove a "wet bar" (where the sink is) where the new tank will sit. I guess I should start thinking of a build thread. Any plumbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 Ummmmm Wow...That's quite a change.... Question, the sink n the basement...plumbed through the concrete? If so, personally I'd just remove it and cap it if you never used it... Anyways....yes start a build thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 So as quickly as this started it ended. Well sort of... The more I thought of it the more I realized I would want to upgrade much sooner then later. So I might as well get what I want now and not spend money on two different setups. The 50g cube order turned into a 100g. Most things I wouldn't be able to use on the bigger tank got sent back and the fun started all over. After a month of waiting the tank finally ships out tomorrow. Hopefully in the next week its here. In the mean time much to do here. Need to move a sink from the finished side of a basement wall to the unfinished side and remove a "wet bar" (where the sink is) where the new tank will sit. I guess I should start thinking of a build thread. Any plumbers? Glad you thought it through to make sure you would be happy. I know if I had started I would have been very, very unsatisfied (my tank is a 90g). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiev0008 January 14, 2015 Share January 14, 2015 I just purchased the cadlights 70 waiting for the arrival should be here next week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams January 14, 2015 Author Share January 14, 2015 I just purchased the cadlights 70 waiting for the arrival should be here next week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Has yours shipped out? Mine was suppose to ship out last week....but they keep pushing it back because FedEx/UPS keeps running out of trucks so they say. Kind of annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiev0008 January 14, 2015 Share January 14, 2015 I called them yesterday and they told me they were going to ship today but don't have a tracking number yet! I almost cancelled the order cause I wanted to switch to the 50 cube since I only have one radion pro and the 70 is 35 in long not sure if one light is enough ? They told me the same thing about running out of trucks too. I figured I'll give them a few days maybe call them Monday next week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 14, 2015 Share January 14, 2015 LOL. The upgrade bug catches us all. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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