jsawyers33 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hello, I am new to the forum. I am down here here in the Salem area. I have been out of the hobby for about eight years. I am amazed at the improvements in technology for the reef tank. I have had a 90 gallon mixed reef a very long time ago and a couple nano tanks as well. We used to move quite often and the stress of moving tanks put me off the hobby for awhile. Now years later we are settled in for the long haul and after spending countless ours in my home office it dawned on me that it would be awesome to have a reef tank to look at and enjoy while sitting at my desk for endless hours. I bit the bullet and ordered a custom tank and equipment from Jeff at Cuttlefish and Coral a few months ago and I am super exited to get it up and running. I am hoping to have the time to do a build thread at some point and (fingers crossed) I remember to be patient. I have been reading post for awhile and have gotten some great ideas about mixing stations and general equipment. I am really looking forward to being back in the hobby and having a local forum to bounce ideas off or ask for help with potential problems. Thanks, Jason 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half-astronaut Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I too was out for 8 years and just got back in. I just have a little 29 biocube for now but it's been immensely satisfying. The new tech is sick, the new tanks look super cool (what did you get, btw?), and the new corals are mind-blowing, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsawyers33 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 I ordered a 160 gallon tank with low iron glass. I haven’t figured out all of the equipment, but I know I’ll be using a Neptune apex for monitoring for sure and Radion blues for the lightsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) Welcome to the forum! Sounds like a nice set up ! Go big or go home and you’re in good hands at Cuttlefish. As far as lights you should also consider Reefi. I put one on the kids tank and was super easy to set up but more importantly you have local support if something goes out. I am not very handy and have had leds go out on me and no clue how to fix them. You also get a discount. Edited August 14, 2020 by Emerald525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 glad you found your way to the site. Im getting excited about your build as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techymechy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Yup...looking forward to seeing what you will end up with. Sounds like you are off to an excellent start and dealing with the right people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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