Collecting equipment for my first reef tank
- Thread starter BeachBum2012
- Start date
Various plumbing parts: (schedule 80 bulkheads, gate/check valves, unions) GFO/carbon reactors.
Maybe a battery powered airpump, sponges for a diy emergency filter if the power goes out, which can double up as a filter for a QT.
although minor in the grand scheme of things, acrylic for your external overflow box (my understanding that low profile means the piping is outside?) little things like bulkheads, extra unisons, weld-on 4, diamond coated drill bits (assuming you dont have them) adds up quote a bit of $$
grow lights for your refuge and maybe a fan for your cabinet. emm.......fish/corals?
Maybe a battery powered airpump, sponges for a diy emergency filter if the power goes out, which can double up as a filter for a QT.
although minor in the grand scheme of things, acrylic for your external overflow box (my understanding that low profile means the piping is outside?) little things like bulkheads, extra unisons, weld-on 4, diamond coated drill bits (assuming you dont have them) adds up quote a bit of $$
grow lights for your refuge and maybe a fan for your cabinet. emm.......fish/corals?
I have all of the plumbing I'll ever need. Going to use sch80. Good call on the reactors, emergency stuff, fans, and fuge light. I'll add them.
This is my overflow. The thin part is in the tank and the thicker part, with BeanAnimal plumbing is on the outside.
I have a hole saw, acrylic, weldon, a host of acrylic building stuff, bulkheads, uniseals.
Thanks a ton for all of the input.
This is my overflow. The thin part is in the tank and the thicker part, with BeanAnimal plumbing is on the outside.
I have a hole saw, acrylic, weldon, a host of acrylic building stuff, bulkheads, uniseals.
Thanks a ton for all of the input.
Salt is an area I have no clue on which to choose. I suppose it helps if I naffow down exactly what I'd like to keep.
Have some test kits, but should add the rest to the list for sure.
The chiller is last to buy. I'll have to see how things go when next summer starts up. My house hits mid 80s quite frequently.
The DOS is on my list of upgrades, as are the WAV set, and eventually the COR.
Thanks for the input.
Have some test kits, but should add the rest to the list for sure.
The chiller is last to buy. I'll have to see how things go when next summer starts up. My house hits mid 80s quite frequently.
The DOS is on my list of upgrades, as are the WAV set, and eventually the COR.
Thanks for the input.
New to reef tanks, but have been keeping freshwater tanks of various styles for 20+ years. Going to build the stand with an extra 6 inches from to back (24" for an 18" tank) as well as build it 40 inches tall to better accommodate the equipment.
I'm really looking forward to learning a new side of the hobby for sure. Thanks.
I'm really looking forward to learning a new side of the hobby for sure. Thanks.
I'm going to say it now. Thrown out the 40 and go at least 90gal. You'll run out of space fast. Most people upgrade after just a few months. 48" tanks are more common and also the lighting etc. Going from a 40 to a 90 is not much more matainance at all but a lot more rewarding. Especially if you're going fancy with all the controllers etc. Small tank probably won't need all that stuff but can if you want it fully automated.
Ps-120gal is something you can be happy with forever. Lol 48x24x24. The more surface space you have the better to aquascape.
Ps-120gal is something you can be happy with forever. Lol 48x24x24. The more surface space you have the better to aquascape.
I agree. Except I ended up upgrading from a 120 as well. So... I wasn't happy with a 120 for ever 
. Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
. Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
I agree. Except I ended up upgrading from a 120 as well. So... I wasn't happy with a 120 for ever . Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
. Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
I like you guys. I really want a 180, but don't quite have room. I'm trying to do what I can to make the majority of the equipment usable on a 40b as well as a 90g, 36x24x24. RW-4s will get replaced with a WAV kit, bigger skimmer, COR pump when it comes out, etc. But for the most part, I'm trying to use stuff that easily transfers over. It'll be much easier to convince the wife if the jump is small.
It's supposed to be less than a year until the COR hits the market, which is why I was looking at the DC6000 over a more expensive pump. If I have to buy two so I have a backup, it's still cheer than a lot of other options.
We're also about three years from moving into a bigger house. That's time to go back to the 180 idea!
It's supposed to be less than a year until the COR hits the market, which is why I was looking at the DC6000 over a more expensive pump. If I have to buy two so I have a backup, it's still cheer than a lot of other options.
We're also about three years from moving into a bigger house. That's time to go back to the 180 idea!
I agree. Except I ended up upgrading from a 120 as well. So... I wasn't happy with a 120 for ever . Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
. Also, I'd go with a different return pump. I went through 2 DC12000 in 1 year. A return pump is not a piece of equipment to mess around with. Now I have the flu cal sp4 and its badass. I would suggest the sp2. Good luck dude!
