Tank Entry

Well it has been 5 years since I posted to my blog. I moved houses and now have a huge finished basement and moderately sized unfinished section as well. I am hoping to start a 75 gallon stand this weekend to re-home my cichlids and then I am off to my 125 gallon reef build attempt. Still have all the equipment I posted 5 years ago and now I have two 40 gallon breeders from the $1 a gallon sale at Petco for a QT and Hospital tank.

Well being that I am a newbie to reefs but somewhat experienced at fish keeping( freshwater). So far I have decided on a 33 gallon long with a custom sump under it that should hold 30 more gallons. I am going to build the sump and stand myself. I received a kit for xmas from my mom that is 700 gph overflow. It is made by glass-holes.com. I can not wait to drill a hole into a piece of glass I paid good money for! Also I have a octopus skimmer rated for 200 gallons. I know this is overkill but I am ...