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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    Did you have them change the optics, or is that the standard 90 degree reflectors? I just looked on their website, and that looks like a smoking deal! I didn't see if it was compatible with the Apex controler on their website. I guess It wouldn't have to run through the Apex, but I was...
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    That looks like it puts out plenty of light! I'll look into that fixture for sure! The tank I will have made up is the same dimensions as a 40B, just rimless with starphire glass, so if it works for a 40B, it should work just fine for the tank I'll be using. I really want to go bigger, but I...
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    I'll look those guys up for sure! I have gone into this fully knowing that it was going to be expensive. I can usually always figure on anything I get myself into to get expensive. All my hobbies seem to cost a fortune, and I have a tendency to go overboard when I get into something. I can't...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    I'm really getting psyched! It'll cost me an arm and a leg, so I'll just start now ordering stuff piece by piece till I've got it all on hand and ready to start. I'll keep the orders big enough for the free shipping at places like BRS, so I won't get killed on freight from making a bunch of...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    I appreciate the heads up about Glass Cages. I'll delve a bit further into that one for sure! I am not set on them by any means, and that's exactly why I'm on here asking questions. You're probably right about the ORP probe. I was thinking that I would get all this stuff so when I do the...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    I was tossing that idea around myself. I was also thinking of having everything in the sump connected with unions and mounting the sump on HD drawer slides so I can slide the sump/contents out the side for maintenance. I'm planning on doors on both sides of the stand. One side will have the...
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    Well, my GF had knee surgery on Friday, so I've been home with her for a few days, and have had a bunch of time to read up on equipment and look at all of your suggestions. I've got an updated equipment list that is pretty comprehensive, but should do pretty well for a complete and automated...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    Between my side by side, building guns and now this, the UPS guy is conditioned to give me my packages at work so he doesn't have to drive all the way out to the farm! I have been looking at all kinds of coral! How well does it ship? The LFS has some stuff, but I have found way better stuff...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    Real green! Had some fw in the past and a 35g fw going now, but that's it. There is SO much more to doing a proper reef that I figured now was the time to start learning and planning for doing a build next winter. It will also help spread out the cost over the next 8-9 months. I do...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    Thanks for the info and links. I assume they make algea cleaning equipment for acrylic. I am thinking the cleanup crew will help with that too. I have heard avoiding crabs in the cleanup crew is best if I plan on soft corals. I was planning on a deep sand bed with lots of live rock, and...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    What would you recommend for a LED light fixture for a 40b? I would also like it to include moon lighting. I like that look at night.
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    Thanks! I was planning on doing the bean animal setup for the overflow box. I would rather put the box in the tank so if it fails, it fails inside the tank. I'm pretty handy, so drilling the tanks for plumbing won't be an issue. I'm going with a 40b and a 20 or 30 gallon sump because that is...
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    equipment list for first reef tank build

    I plan on building my first reef tank next winter. I would like to start getting my equipment now, and have come up with a list. I'm a saltwater newb, so I would appreciate any thoughts about the equipment I am looking at. I will be mostly interested in corals but would like a few fish and...
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