New England Reef Part 2..... The Reefer Strikes Back

[Wrangy]

+1^ to goma

Make sure you put up pics of your sump cause I was thinking about doing the same for mine when I get it and I'd love to know how you go about doing it! lsmile:

 

[NewEnglandReef]

Sure thin Wrangy, and thanks Goma, that's good news... It will be pushing it, I saw some pics of another sump/refuge and they were using one, but couldn't see what the Dt was. Wrangy, I will take lots of pics and post them.... Gonna keep it simple, and efficient.

 

[goma]

It will also depend on your bioload. If you stay with a medium to low bioload that will help also.

 

[Wrangy]

Awesome mate I like the sounds of that, look forward to seeing it all up and running so I can start stealing some of those ideas lol

 

[NewEnglandReef]

Yeah I hear ya, I don't care to stuff the tank with too many fish, got our 2 clowns.... Next is a goby, and pistol shrimp.... my daughter wants a dottyback.... I will def have a ORA Mandarin..... Probably about it for fish.... But I am thinking about a BTA, and I have read they can really add some bioload, so o know there will be an upgrade in that department.... Later..... After lights, fuge,mp10...... Lol.... I just remembered why I love this hobby, some much to do..... So little money.

 

[NewEnglandReef]

Well after measuring and sketching, and measuring again, I have a game plan for my sump/refuge.... It's going to be 20" x 16" x 16", and I am going to make it from 1/4" glass that I just put the order in for. The cost so far is $75 for the glass. I should have it bye the weekend and I will assemble it and post pics as I go. I have been thinking equipment now, and trying to plan for future sump skimmer.... Does anybody have an idea on a good quality sump skimmer, so I can plan the first compartment to accept the base?

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Check out this one & the 44 reviews

Reef Octopus NWB110 4

 

[NewEnglandReef]

thanks glenn.... that looks perfect, and great reviews.... it has a small footprint too... looks like it will be a 7" compartment. thanks again for the link.

 

[NewEnglandReef]

Well, went to the lfs yesterday and picked up some more livestock..... My daughter had to have a neon dottyback, it looks like a colorful eel..... my son picked out a scooter blenney.... He loves the odd looking fish....and we had to get a fire shrimp.... The tank is starting to look awesome. It's nice to see so much life. This week I will be building my sump/fuge and putting in some corals..... Pictures will be coming soon.... Work has been kicking my butt, so not as much time to update, but I will try to get it all up here this week.... I'm off to work. Stay tuned for pics

 

[Wrangy]

Sounds awesome, looking forward to the update! lsmile: grouse to see you have the kids involved, I'd imagine that'd make this an even more rewarding hobby