Im Ready! Im Ready! Just add water....My 90 gal build

Setting the Mood
One Year and 5 Months i bought a used 55 gallon from a friend.

Not wanting to settle for a freshwater tank I decided to dive into my first Saltwater Setup. Research began. 3 months ago I began my venture into the setup of a 55 gallon FOWLR. I came across this fixture on craigslist and didn't hesitate when i heard the price.

My first noob mistake. MEASURE BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!! The fixture didnt fit my tank. So I did something crazy..I BOUGHT A BIGGER TANK!!!!!

My I started my build and put the pedal to the metal as they say.
DIY Stand:









Live Rock:
Guess where Im Cycling my Rock!!!!!

Toys:






Well I think thats its......A little more stain and sealer on the stand....and I will be ready to set the tank this weekend....SO EXCITED.....Any tips for my next steps alway welcomed.....

Big thanks to Kris and Andrew from BEYOND THE REEF in Granite Falls, NC. They opened a new shop speciallizing in Saltwater Aquaria a few months back..GOOD LUCK WITH THE STORE AND THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!!!!.........

And thanks to all 3reef members who have helped me along the way so far.....and those to come....hehe...

 

cool light, nice lookin tank. i would say go for a reef. hehe..

 

i love it that you bought a bigger tank to match your fixture lol well on your way!

 

2nd Noob Mistake....

I told my wife i was going to stick to a budget.....

 

Bad idea.

There is a reason I keep my tank-related purchases on a card that isn't a joint account with the fiance

 

looking good
This is a reef tank, it does not know it yet, but my money is on it being a reef tank

Steve

 

Good news and bad news.

Good news is that you've spent a bunch of money and you've covered the basics, and you haven't skimped.

Bad news is that you haven't even started spending yet.

Nice tank. Nice stand. Nice lighting. Nice skimmer. Welcome to the obsession. Bring your wallet!

 

bump for your thoughts......

 

Awesome stand. You got the right idea tanks are cheap lights are expensive. In the future I will buy my lights then find a tank to fit them. With that light it has to either be a reef or have an anemone.

 

Update!!!!











Next i add the rock thats been cycling in the 55 gal. It may or may not have finished but I figure i have to add sand to the new tank anyway...sooo.....Away we go...Sump silicone is curing and will post pics tonight. Will take pics tonight of sand, and rock and sump.

I will wait till this weekend to test parameters. Will post my results, Need help reading the colors. They never match...