Hello everyone,
I've just started this adventure in reefing about a year ago now. When I was young I had a few different freshwater tanks with the usual tropical fish. I loved it back then but had no idea how complex salt water reefing has become. Such a variety of life and crazy equipment available to keep the reef tank up and running.
I started with reefing last December with a Red Sea Max E-260 and shortly after added a Max E-170. I've been running them with the back sump and have gone through the usual beginner issues. I convinced my wife we needed a QT and we put a 16 gallon fluval in the bedroom right next to the bed. That tank with a few modifications is housing some nice zoas, palys, acans, trumpets and a fingering soft coral that I can't identify. And a few fish. It's not really a QT.
I have just ordered a Red Sea Reefer 425 XL. It's going to be fun picking out my own lighting which at this point may be an ATI t5/LED combo. As well, pumps, skimmers and more.
I'll be lurking quite a bit but will also pick some members brains about running these tanks optimally.
Chris
Attached is my 260 first thing awakening in the morning.
I've just started this adventure in reefing about a year ago now. When I was young I had a few different freshwater tanks with the usual tropical fish. I loved it back then but had no idea how complex salt water reefing has become. Such a variety of life and crazy equipment available to keep the reef tank up and running.
I started with reefing last December with a Red Sea Max E-260 and shortly after added a Max E-170. I've been running them with the back sump and have gone through the usual beginner issues. I convinced my wife we needed a QT and we put a 16 gallon fluval in the bedroom right next to the bed. That tank with a few modifications is housing some nice zoas, palys, acans, trumpets and a fingering soft coral that I can't identify. And a few fish. It's not really a QT.
I have just ordered a Red Sea Reefer 425 XL. It's going to be fun picking out my own lighting which at this point may be an ATI t5/LED combo. As well, pumps, skimmers and more.
I'll be lurking quite a bit but will also pick some members brains about running these tanks optimally.
Chris
Attached is my 260 first thing awakening in the morning.
to RS ! If you click on the little picture icon and add the image address it will show up big - we love pics !