Hello there reefers.
I bought Laird's old 90 gallon setup with sump. I'm still working on getting everything pieced together, but I wanted to let you all know that I'm here and excited. I am determined to match the beauty of Laird's old setup but in my own special way. I can't wait to see 3-4 fish and some nice corals. Hoping to get the tank cycled and equalized around the new year. If everything goes well, then I will make my first livestock purchase of 1 new fish for my birthday on the 10th of January!!!
Let me know what you think of my current work and PLEASE leave some pointers for a newbie.
All sand has been washed. Sump has been setup. Pump installed. All fittings tight, and fuge lighting ready to go.
My next plans include:
1. Mixing new salt water (with RO/DI H2O) to fill small portion of display tank. (Probably half way).
2. Put my rocks in place and make it pretty. I will do 2 islands. 1 larger than the other. With a small bridge.
3. Seed my system with some live sand and water from Laird's tank.
4. Fill tank completely and get the pump circulating. Also, power heads for proper movement and agitation.
5. Setup refugium with rock rubble, a DSB with extremely find sand, my heaters, and some algae.
6. Wait 4-6 weeks for the parameters to cycle and return to safe.
7. BUY A FISH!!!!
What am I missing?
Edited by Inthenameofweez - November 29 2012 at 12:41pm