Another 55 starting

[ji]

After much research today, my reef started with the
first shipment from Tampa Bay Saltwater's "Package".

My tank, in its former life, had only SW fish, a Emperor 400
filter, and a single strip light. I have replaced just about
everything but the tank, and crated a sump one floor below,
in the basement. I have spent about three months slowly
working on everyting, trying to get it right the first time.

Here are the specs:

Tank: 55 Gal glass
Lighting: CSL hood w/4 65W power compacts and some moonlights
Overflow: Lifereef (w/Stockman)
Pump: Velocity T1
Water treatment: Kent 35GPD RO/DI HI-S
Level controller: Spectrapure
Ground probe
Visitherm 300W heater
Remora HOT skimmer with MJ1200 (hanging on the sump)
Eletronic temp monitor
Refractometer

Test kits: Sailfert Ca, FastTest Ph, Alk, Nh4, No3, No4
Calcium: B-Ionic
Books: Tullock, Delbeek&Sprung I&II.

Livestock:
2 Chromis, 1 yellow-tailed blue damsel (leftover)
40 Gal package from TBS (only the first part so far)

Pictures:

Tank

Sump

 

[Meloco14]

I just recently set up a 55 reef and i must say i'm thoroughly impressed with your preparation and setup. Good luck