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I do both planted & reef tanks. They both are beautiful in their own ways 
Since you got out of reefing I'm assuming you just did not have enough time to dedicate to the uptake, with your works schedule in all. A high light planted tank (which you have now) can require just as much time & up-keep. I highly recommend going the low tech/low light route. This way you will not need pressurized C02 & very little ferts, which equals out to less time you have to spend taking care of it.
All the equipment that you have now like sump, pumps, overflow, filter sock & even the lighting want be needed. A simple HOB filter & 30-40 watt light fixture with plant bulbs (5500k-10000k) will do the job. Your also need ferts:micros,phosphates,potassium & nitrates. Also a source of carbon such as Seachem Excel or DIY C02.
If that is a current pic of your tank, you need lots more plants. A lot of fast growers will help asorb the ammonia & nitrites, helping cycle your tank. A lot of plant mass also cuts back on the amount of algae that will occur.
Since you got out of reefing I'm assuming you just did not have enough time to dedicate to the uptake, with your works schedule in all. A high light planted tank (which you have now) can require just as much time & up-keep. I highly recommend going the low tech/low light route. This way you will not need pressurized C02 & very little ferts, which equals out to less time you have to spend taking care of it.
All the equipment that you have now like sump, pumps, overflow, filter sock & even the lighting want be needed. A simple HOB filter & 30-40 watt light fixture with plant bulbs (5500k-10000k) will do the job. Your also need ferts:micros,phosphates,potassium & nitrates. Also a source of carbon such as Seachem Excel or DIY C02.
If that is a current pic of your tank, you need lots more plants. A lot of fast growers will help asorb the ammonia & nitrites, helping cycle your tank. A lot of plant mass also cuts back on the amount of algae that will occur.
