I decided to start a build thread here so I could get pointers and advice as I go. I bought a tank last June and it kind of got put on the back burner. Well, I just about have everything gathered up and ready to start setting it up. Tank dimensions are 84"x24"x24", I am scrapping the old stand due to some water damage where the previous owner let a canister line leak after he stopped taking care of it, and I just didn't trust it. I had a metal stand built that gives me peace of mind and is more than enough. I have a sump that I will be running vs the two canister filters that came with it. I have been buying used where I can to keep costs as reasonable as possible. Here is what I have so far:
72" aquaticlife 12 bulb t5 ho fixture (going with all ATI bulbs, 6 blue+, 4 coral+, and 2 actinic)
Diablo skimmer
Jebao dcp-13000 return pump
2x gyre xf-250's with controller
Apex classic, leak detection, two eb8's, breakout box
150 GPD RODI with TDS meter
72" aquaticlife 12 bulb t5 ho fixture (going with all ATI bulbs, 6 blue+, 4 coral+, and 2 actinic)
Diablo skimmer
Jebao dcp-13000 return pump
2x gyre xf-250's with controller
Apex classic, leak detection, two eb8's, breakout box
150 GPD RODI with TDS meter