Putting together an equipment list... Thoughts?

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Hey Gang,

Wanted to put together a list of equipment for my tank upgrade and wanted to get your thoughts? Let me know if I'm missing anything or if you have recommendations on what I should buy:

150 Gallon Glass Tank (60x24x25) or 190 Gallon Glass Tank (60x24x31)
Sump
Protein Skimmer
Return Pump
UV Sterilizer
Calcium Reactor
GFO Reactor
Carbon Reactor
Reactor pumps
Aquarium Controller
Power Head
 
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If you get a strong enough pump(sp4,sp6, WB hy10000,laguna2400) you can run all your reactor, uv, chiller, etc off the same pump. Save you money of your electric bill… lighting, ato??? ???????
 
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newtothis said:
If you get a strong enough pump(sp4,sp6, WB hy10000,laguna2400) you can run all your reactor, uv, chiller, etc off the same pump. Save you money of your electric bill lighting, ato??? ???????
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What he said, less noise/vibration and if you go external less heat
 
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I'd probably go 60x30x24 if you're gonna go for 190+ gallons. Thirty one inches is gonna be a pain to maintain, but 24" is pretty manageable.
 
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newtothis said:
If you get a strong enough pump(sp4,sp6, WB hy10000,laguna2400) you can run all your reactor, uv, chiller, etc off the same pump. Save you money of your electric bill… lighting, ato??? ???????
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What pump would you say is the best? I'm putting together the list now so I know how much I'll need to save up and start buying the parts as I see them hopefully on sale :)
 
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What about lights?
But can I say something? (O wait I'm going to say it anyways like most of u know) how many threads are u going to start just for your planing stages of and upgrade? Y not just do a build thread already and ask these question on that. I think we all know by know your planning to upgrade.

Am I just thinking like an Ahole guys or what?
 
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Emac909 said:
What about lights?
But can I say something? (O wait I'm going to say it anyways like most of u know) how many threads are u going to start just for your planing stages of and upgrade? Y not just do a build thread already and ask these question on that. I think we all know by know your planning to upgrade.

Am I just thinking like an Ahole guys or what?
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"AHOLE909" HAHA, nvr one to hold back…
 
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Emac909 said:
What about lights?
But can I say something? (O wait I'm going to say it anyways like most of u know) how many threads are u going to start just for your planing stages of and upgrade? Y not just do a build thread already and ask these question on that. I think we all know by know your planning to upgrade.

Am I just thinking like an Ahole guys or what?
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You are probably right, (and maybe a little of an ahole :) ), but to me a build thread is when you are really building and my posts are more questions to make sure I'm on the right path before I start. But thank you for being honest
 
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