Alright, I haven't updated in a while and things have been progressing slowly but I have made some progress. In the past month I've managed to do the following:
- I ordered a Reef Octopus NWB-150 Protein Skimmer. I am quite impressed by the craftsmanship and am looking forward to getting it up and running.
- I painted the back black. I used Rustoleum flat black spray paint which worked out really well. I've read about the reduction of PAR values due to painting the back glass but I really prefer the look.
- I picked up a 20L to use as a sump and added glass baffles which separated the 20L into 3 compartments: refugium, return, skimmer.
From here I have to find time to work on the plumbing and then its time for water.