Hello

New to this forum and wanted to say hello. Currently working on a 40 gal setup...so far its pretty bare bones consisting of tank, stand, lights, water, filter, and 25 lbs of base rock. Looking forward to being a part of your community!

 

pics or it didnt happen. lol

Welcome to 3reef and hope you enjoy the discussions we have.

Don't be afraid to ask any questions.

 

Welcome to 3reef.

 

Welcome to 3reef

 

Welcome! Is it a 40 breeder? and people live pics in this forum ha ha

 

I agree, pictures would be nice to see!

 

Thanks for the warm welcome and I certainly will ask questions.
The tank is what the ad said was a 30 tall but after looking at the dimensions I think it is a 37 or 40 gal. I may have rushed things a bit by filling the tank with water and salt circulating the water with only a hob filter, after 2 weeks running I can see organic matter in the form of "small bubbly brown foam" accumulating at the water line on the glass. I am planning on expanding and putting in a sump with a skimmer but until then I'll just through in some rock. 25 lbs dry rock from Marco Rocks are now in. I've been reading alot here about ROwater and wonder if I should but a unit for my makeup water from now on, or if I should flush the water I have and start over. I plan on getting enough live sand for a 2 1/2 to 3 " sandbed and another 25 or so lbs of LR in the next couple weeks. I tested the water today and it seems like its starting to cycle. I bought a 4 bulb t5 setup 2 12k and 2 act. w/2 blue led moonlight but im not sure if this will be enough.

You have some beautiful tanks and I am very jealous

pics soon.

 

What are the dimensions of the tank?

I would strongly suggest you purchase a RO/DI system. Others could chime in, but to avoid issues moving forward, you may want to drain the tank and re-fill with salt water made from RO/DI.

 

30x12x22 or so.

 

Welcome to 3reef!