New Rookie Reefer says Hi!

Englishmatt · 04/28/2012, 11:05 PM

Hey Guys,

Longtime fish guy here decided to get back involved in marine life after a 10yr vacation, I have decided to try the "reef" tank. I really want to focus on the coral's and small invertebrates/crustaceans.

I love fish...but the LPS, SPS and Clams have really reignighted a flame.

Here's the configuration I have purchased and eagerly await the build and delivery:

150G X-Tall - 48" x 24" x 31"
INS-135 Protein Skimmer
Berlin 200 Sump
Aqua UV 25W Sterilizer
Reeflo Snapper Hybrid External Pump
2 x Vortech MP40WES pumps
2 x Radion XR30W LEDs

I liked that I can link the MP40s and the Radions for feeding, night, storm, wave, etc...cycles on a daily basis). I hear they are soon to release an upgrade so the lights and pump cycles can be configured on a 7-day cycle allowing each Wednesday to be a STORM day....lol.

I plan to start with 50lbs of Fiji Live Rock and 120lbs of Live Fiji Pink substrate. I reckon I'll use some wet base rock and build the LR on top.

I'm literally like a kid at christmas and am reading everything I can, like a sponge, to refresh my memory.

Looking forward to re-learning this stuff with what appears to be some really, really cool new technology.

Anyway...just stopping in to break my posting cherry and say hi.

Cheers,

Matt.

Agu · 04/28/2012, 11:55 PM

To Reef Central

izzy123 · 04/29/2012, 02:03 AM

Ah, in that case..... WELCOME BACK TO THE ADDICTION

And please, post some pics as your project grows

04/28/2012, 11:05 PM	#1
Englishmatt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 162	New Rookie Reefer says Hi! Hey Guys, Longtime fish guy here decided to get back involved in marine life after a 10yr vacation, I have decided to try the "reef" tank. I really want to focus on the coral's and small invertebrates/crustaceans. I love fish...but the LPS, SPS and Clams have really reignighted a flame. Here's the configuration I have purchased and eagerly await the build and delivery: 150G X-Tall - 48" x 24" x 31" INS-135 Protein Skimmer Berlin 200 Sump Aqua UV 25W Sterilizer Reeflo Snapper Hybrid External Pump 2 x Vortech MP40WES pumps 2 x Radion XR30W LEDs I liked that I can link the MP40s and the Radions for feeding, night, storm, wave, etc...cycles on a daily basis). I hear they are soon to release an upgrade so the lights and pump cycles can be configured on a 7-day cycle allowing each Wednesday to be a STORM day....lol. I plan to start with 50lbs of Fiji Live Rock and 120lbs of Live Fiji Pink substrate. I reckon I'll use some wet base rock and build the LR on top. I'm literally like a kid at christmas and am reading everything I can, like a sponge, to refresh my memory. Looking forward to re-learning this stuff with what appears to be some really, really cool new technology. Anyway...just stopping in to break my posting cherry and say hi. Cheers, Matt.

04/28/2012, 11:55 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	*To Reef Central* __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

04/29/2012, 02:03 AM	#3
izzy123 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 504	Ah, in that case..... WELCOME BACK TO THE ADDICTION And please, post some pics as your project grows