And so it begins

[brisco]

Well I have taken the plunged and order a Redsea REEFER 450, that is a 90 gal rimless display tank with a 25 Gal sump. It only comes with DT, sump and stand so now to find all the equipment needed.

My goal here is to keep if very quiet, and looking good (even on the outside) so that it fits into my living room.

I am trying to keep the cost lower by finding some used pieces of equipment. I have started my research and trying to find some deals. I have been out of the hobby for 12 years and a lot has changed. Used to run a 50 Gal reef tank, with a homemade skimmer, homemade overflow and homemade lighting too! I think this time I will let the professionals do the building!

[Snappy]

Good luck with your project

[brisco]

Originally Posted by Snappy

Good luck with your project

Luck? Where do I buy that? do you have one used for cheap? LOL

Thanks

[rishu_pepper]

Enjoy your build, I'll be following along. I almost decided on the same tank before changing my mind to custom.

What do you plan on keeping in it?

[brisco]

Besides water? LOL I am thinking of a mixed reef, nothing too far outside the box. I love corals but only have experience with soft coral in the past so going to try to up that a notch. As soon as I saw the redsea reefer, I knew that it was the tank for me, such clean lines!

The waiting is killing me...but lots of fun putting together the equipment...so far I have nothing!...but getting close on a few deals.

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by brisco

Besides water? LOL I am thinking of a mixed reef, nothing too far outside the box. I love corals but only have experience with soft coral in the past so going to try to up that a notch. As soon as I saw the redsea reefer, I knew that it was the tank for me, such clean lines!

The waiting is killing me...but lots of fun putting together the equipment...so far I have nothing!...but getting close on a few deals.

PM me if you need any particular equipment starting up, I may have stuff for you.

I had considered it but right when I was ready to order they jacked up the price because of the USD/loonie exchange rate. Blessing in disguise though, as I was able to custom order something that I would truly be happy with from Denny at Concept, for a fraction of the price. Feel free to check out my build thread if you have time

[Ginu]

That's going to be a nice tank. Red sea quality is awesome.

I just setup a RSM S500 for an office and I'm still shocked at the quality of their work (although I don't agree with their c skimmer)

[brisco]

Made some good progress today and picked up some equipment from 3 different Canreef people. I now have a vertex illumine 260 with wireless control (there is lightning in my kitchen now!) a phosban reactor with a small pump, and a RO/DI system.

The best thing about today was the people in the hobby that I met, great people willing to spend some time to educate me and help me out!

It is a start, the hunt is on for a good quiet skimmer, and a return pump. OH and an Apex and gyre pump.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by brisco

Made some good progress today and picked up some equipment from 3 different Canreef people. I now have a vertex illumine 260 with wireless control (there is lightning in my kitchen now!) a phosban reactor with a small pump, and a RO/DI system.

The best thing about today was the people in the hobby that I met, great people willing to spend some time to educate me and help me out!

It is a start, the hunt is on for a good quiet skimmer, and a return pump. OH and an Apex and gyre pump.

And there the list starts,...good luck with the hunt,you will find your treasure.
Good people on Canreef always willing to help.
Oh and welcome to the board.

[brisco]

I got a skimmer, I got a skimmer! A vertex Alpha 170! More then I need I think but should be great. Now looking for an apex and a gyre power head and return pump 1000 GPH.