WOOHOO!! I will be building a 2'x2' cube here in MN!!

[Slamajamajama]

Hello Friends from Forest Lake MN....

I speak to you today and after speaking with my new wife D'Andrea and with great joy... I GET TO START A NEW REEF TANK!!

I will need a lot of up-to-date advice, starting with lighting which is the only equipment I don't have for at least a start up.
I have my old skimmer and some pumps to at least get the ball rolling, but I need suggestions from live rock to sand, salt, or any other info anyone has to offer.

I will building a 2'x2' cube.. pretty much all I can have in our 2 bedroom. My design is a simple one with sides, bottom and a lip around the top, also concidering a basin since im on the second floor, again any and all suggestions with this simple build will be considered.

Im going with my traditional reef tank with predominately wrasses, but I think D'Andrea may have something say about those decisions (demanding is more like it)...lol

I cant wait to be on here to reconect with everyone...hope this finds you all well.
Slama

 

[Tonyscoots84]

congrats slama, know get to work!

 

[Clink51]

are u building it from scratch or are u purchasing it?

 

[Slamajamajama]

it will be a DIY build, when i purchase glass ill start a DIY thread...

 

[KathyC]

Hey Mike..t's abut time! Which skimmer did you keep?
Any decent LFS's out there?


If you have a way to deal with the heat, I have a PFO MH pendant I can send you as a wedding present It - of course - will need a bulb.

 

[Slamajamajama]

i think im going to get into the present and do LEDs this time, so im looking for feed back and suggestions...but erm, it dont look promising atm..lol

used to be couldnt keep reefers quiet..lol

 

[mshur]

Hey Mike,
Welcome back buddy!!!
Good luck with a new tank...

mike

 

[Slamajamajama]

Hey Mike!! Thanks!, hope all is well with you and the family....

 

[Clink51]

i think im going to get into the present and do LEDs this time, so im looking for feed back and suggestions...but erm, it dont look promising atm..lol

used to be couldnt keep reefers quiet..lol

im a huge fan of the chinese evergrows. the "american" version can be found on reef radiance. i have the d120 and they are pretty flipping awesome.

 

[Awibrandy]

CONGRATULATIONS​

On your marriage my friend!​

I wish you, and D'Andrea many years of joy!:grouphug:

I can't give you advice on equipment as I am still with the same equipment basically that I started with! But I am so looking forward to your build.

 

[Slamajamajama]

CONGRATULATIONS​

On your marriage my friend!​

I wish you, and D'Andrea many years of joy!:grouphug:

I can't give you advice on equipment as I am still with the same equipment basically that I started with! But I am so looking forward to your build.

AWWWWWWWWWW love this...your such a sweetheart, thank you so much!

 

[Slamajamajama]

im a huge fan of the chinese evergrows. the "american" version can be found on reef radiance. i have the d120 and they are pretty flipping awesome.

im looking into it right now...thanks Clink for the info

 

[masterswimmer]

Hey Mike,
Welcome back to your ole stomping ground. Congrats on your nuptials. Have you diverted the Appalachian Trail through MN yet?

Nice to 'see' you again
Russ

 

[jackson6745]

Slama! I didn't know that your DIY skills were good enough to build a tank That's awesome bud. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[House of Laughter]

Mike,

Congrats. I am breaking everything down, let me know as you progress what you may need.

House

 

[Slamajamajama]

Hey Russ! thank you! Ummm yea, lol, I guess i did divert the AT, just a bit though..lol

Richie!! Ive built a cube before, no leaks...that's good, right??

Mr. Jim, not sure that sounds like a good thing but i may take you up on that..

 

[Slamajamajama]

Just a recap for those that don't have me on Facebook...
Started dating an old GF that lived in MN. We started dating again in March 2013, got married March 2014 in Manhattan in City Hall, it was great...never thought i would get maried again, but she changed all that...

 

[Slamajamajama]

ok i need more info, and im sure i have the spelling wrong, but before i start what is the design for this flovel turnkey? for water changes?

 

[prattreef]

http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/15125-reef-aquarium-and-cabinet-set-m60/#.U3TdJK1dUWU

This the system, not sure if they reveal the secret though....

 

[Slamajamajama]

http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/15125-reef-aquarium-and-cabinet-set-m60/#.U3TdJK1dUWU

This the system, not sure if they reveal the secret though....

thank you Mr. Randy, and for all the info. The video shows the workings in the back..