Steve's 228G ... my reeftank 2.0

[Buccaneer]

Soaked rocks in fresh water for last couple weeks ... changed water and then refilled with salt water 4 days ago ... added heaters and recirculation pumps ... still undecided on whether to add skimmate

Tank update ... hole in the wall is all trimmed out ... vapour barrier installed in 95% of fish room ... overflow is installed and 2 bulkheads for closed loops installed

Left to do: main tank
acquire and install bulkheads for overflow
install sump/skimmer/heaters/UV
install RO unit
plumb the overflow to sump
plumb and install pump and eductors for closed loop
install return pump and return line with eductor
test circulation with fresh water
add shallow sandbed
build aquascaped rock structures
build canopy for lights

Left to do: miscellaneous
setup 40G QT tank with own HOB filtration
setup 50G species only tank and plumb to main tank
install ramp/walkway across back of tank for easier access into tank