Dean's 40g TruVu Aquasystems Reef Build

[Northwest Inverts]

- 40 Gallon TruVu Aquasystems Acrylic Tank (36x15x16)

 

I plan for this to be mostly for soft corals, zooa's, and the like, a few fish, shrimp, CUC, etc.

 

So Far I have the following:

 

- HQI Fixture 250w MH w/ Blue Lunar Moon Lights

- Koralia 2 Power Head

- Rear Sump Return Pump

- ViaAqua Multi Reactor (for AC, Phosban, Etc) Tied into Return Pump w/ Ball Valve

- 43 Lbs of Live Rock

- 20 Lbs of Sand (Shallow Sand Bed)

- 6 Stage RO/DI System

 

(Tank as it was before scratch treatment)

 

(Rear overflow/sump chamber setup)

 

(Tank after scratch treatment filled and running)

 

No live animals in tank yet, just 9 days into the cycle started with ammonium chloride. Plan on taking it slow and not rushing into adding animals too fast. I do plan on adding a protein skimmer but I am still deciding on which one. I have limited options given the size of my rear sump chambers. I want to get the best one that I can possibly afford but making sure it fits also. I will post more photos as I go.

 

Thanks!