Checking My List....

Okay, so I'm in the process of getting my 90 gallon put together. This tank has a much longer equipment list than my 37 and I'm just wanting to make sure I've got everything. So if you could check over my list and let me know, I would really appreciate it!

90 gallon tank and stand
protein skimmer
overflow box
reactor, pump and filter media
sand
base rock
lighting fixture
powerheads
return pump for sump

Buying soon:

20-30 gallon tank for sump
plumbing for sump
acrylic baffles for sump
silicone
salt
heaters - I'm thinking two, both rated for up to 50 gallons. What are some good brands?
thermometer

Let me know if there's anything important I'm leaving off the list!

 

Don't forget the salt! ;D

 

Oh, lol! That might be kind of important!!

 

Timers, power strips, silicone for baffles,

 

Ahhh yes, I did forget about the silicone. Thank you!

Are the timers just for the lights?

 

thermometer?
2 heaters is a good idea , as if one fails the other should prevent a massive temp drop
when using heater thermostats I always liked the Rena brand product found them to be reliable - Titanium heaters with external thermostats are generally felt to be better

heaters - 5 - 7 watts per gallon is a general guideline so for your 90 , 2 x 200 watts may be OK or 2 x 250 watts depending on your ambient / back ground temp

Steve

 

You may want to seriously consider a controller - if you don't want or need all the bells and whistles an AC Jr. could be a good option.

Aqua Controller Jr. w/ Lab Grade pH & Temp Probe, Serial Port & Direct Connect 8by Neptune Systems - AquaCave

 

Thank you!

I'll look into titanium heaters with 250 watts. I keep my house pretty cool, about 68-69 degrees, and I have air conditioning so it never gets above 71 or so in the summer.

 

You and your fancy smancy stuff! I'll think about that one. It would be awesome, but I'll wait and see how it goes. The price on that doesn't seem too bad though.

 

I'm a bad influence, what can I say It's like insurance for your tank, really. You can find them for less expensive used, too.