Hello,I am starting out a 40cm cube with IOS. This is my first time starting a nano reef setup. Have been wanting to start a reef ever since my early teenage years (That's like 7 - 8 years ago). Haha. After settling down with school and national service, it is now time to live the dream. Haha.Intend to keep a pair of nemo (clownfish as wife and mom only agree with the setup with this in it), softies and LPS. Bought a used equipment from a fellow reefer. Here is the list of equipment I have on hand so far:
Equipment:
Tank: 40cm x 40cm x 40cm with IOS Return: AquaZonic Evo 1300L/h Wave Maker: Jebao RW-4 Skimmer: AquaC Nano Remora with Aquarium System NJ1200 Lighting: Maxspect Razor 60W 16K Chiller: Hailea HS-28A
Filtration:
Chamber 1: Filter floss to collect any large particles + any chemical filtration as and when needed. Chamber 2: Planning to put Siporax here for biological filtration and also skimmer input pump Chamber 3: Skimmer outlet and return pump
I bought 3DM Reef Rock to replace live rock. The tank is currently is running, however, it is still empty. I am testing the salinity before putting in the sand and rocks. Here how the tank looks at the moment.
Messy wiring. Slowly making it neater.
My first time doing plumbing works. So far so good.
Current rock scape. 4 rocks glued together to become 2 bigger rocks. Use AF Poly Glue to stick them together.
What do you guys think?
Planning to get a Refractometer to test the salinity before proceeding to the next step of adding sand, rocks and starting the ammonia cycle. Any idea where I could get it at a decent price?