New to 3Reef!!!

Thanks all...

I am in the begining stages. I have it all plumbed in and full of water and circulating. I added the sand , and like a moron , yes I added the sand before I got the base rock. I will have to remove the sand and put it in 5 gallon buckets to put the base rock in. I am thinking of ordering the live rock from Ebay and curing it myself due to how much it has increased sence I set up my 55 gallon. Back then it was $5.00 a pound and now $8.00. I am going to order my lighting system next week. I am thinking about getting the Current Outer Orbit Pro Series HQI/T-5/LED Lights with the 3-250w HQI bulbs. I think that should be enough. I like the dual acitinics. My tank is 72x24x30. What do you all think of that lighting system? Any other suggestions. Again this is going to be put toghter in stages. I have the ProClear 300 gallon wet/dry with there MPS 350 protein skimmer and a QuiteOne 5000 return pump.

I am attempting to do this without making stupid costly mistakes like I did with my 55 gallon. I learned the hard way , but a tank of this size is new to me.

Thanks everyone

 

Cool buddy pretty soon you be right in there, sweet setup!

 

what are you planning to put in the tank? we need to know that first before we can give advice also welcome.

 

Hard and Soft Corals , Polyps , Leathers etc................

 

No fish?

 

Sorry , yes fish as well. Not sure which yet , but yes , fish.

 

Looks awesome....

 

welcome and good luck