I am new to the hobby of saltwater fish and reef tanks. I have decided to build a 55 gallon reef and fish tank. The dimensions of the tank are 48"x12"x20". I bought the tank from my former landlords who were moving back to their home state. It was originally used as a fresh water tank. There is still crud around the top of the tank and I will clean it with a mixture of vinegar and water.
I also purchased a brand new base and top stand for the tank because the old base stand could not hold a
refugium. The stand is black and I have placed it inside a nook in my apartment.
Finally, I purchased an All-glass MegaFlow
Wet/Dry Sump Model 2 with the intent on converting it into a
refugium. I decided to use this unit because it was already pre-built and I don't have enough experience making my own custom
refugium. From talking to others who are in the hobby they recommend the removal of the bio-balls, and place into that space either BioHome pellets and/or a white sponge filter with bags of carbon.
My next update will include my idea for plumbing the system as well as choosing an overflow box.
