Time to take the plunge

Time to take the plunge!!! Whats up guys&gals! Ive been doing alot of research and finally i think im ready.I will be doing a reef setup. This is my list of EQUIPMENT.Any feedback will be highly appreciated.Please lmk if its to much flow or not enough, any additional eqip.or if its totally wrong setup! My plumming parts will be determined later. 2- 1 inch drain 2- 3/4 returns.Thanks.

[FONT=&quot]Truvu Reef ready[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]75Gal Acrylic DT[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]48x15x24[/FONT]
W/ cabinet

[FONT=&quot]Trigger System[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ruby [/FONT][FONT=&quot]“30” sump

Reefkeeper Elite Controller

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Aquaillumination[/FONT] sol blue Led lights (2x)

AquaC EV180 protein skimmer w/ Auto Waste Collector

[FONT=&quot]Eheim 3000 Compact [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Pump[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](for skimmer)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Eheim 1260[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Pump (return)

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Koralia Evolution 1050 [/FONT][FONT=&quot]powerheads (2x)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Eheim Jager 150w [/FONT][FONT=&quot]heater (2x)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Bulk Reef Supply [/FONT][FONT=&quot]RODI [/FONT][FONT=&quot]5 Stage[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Fugi [/FONT]Live rock
(20) Lbs

[FONT=&quot]Fugi [/FONT]Dry Rock (60 lbs)

[FONT=&quot]Natures Oceans[/FONT] Live sand #0 (20 lbs) (8x)

BRS Refractometer

[FONT=&quot]Red sea[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Coral pro[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Sea Salt[/FONT]

Red Sea (Marine Lab Kit) Tester
JBJ Macro-Glo 25w Refuge light
Clay cat litter
55 gallon containers (2x)


Please feel free to comment IM a total Noob! Thanks. Happy Reefing!!!!!

 

I think that it looks like you are off to a great start. Keep us updated on your progress.

 

Looks like you've done your homework! Good job!

Get an API basic test kit for your cycle, then either a red sea, hanna or slifert nitrate, cal, mag, ph/alk, and phosphate kit

A good RODI unit is a must as well as a good refractometer, 2 18 gallon tubs, an extra heater and powerhead for water changes. and an extra aquarium for a hospital tank.

 

that looks JUST LIKE my wish list!!!
nice job!
thanks for trying it all out before me! work out any glitches ya know!

 

2 tubs? I was going to get 1 55gal rubbermaid garbage can for water-salt mix
Also on my list i have 2 of each (heater,powerhead) are u saying i need 3 each? How common are fish w/ illness my LFS quarantines their livestock and getting a hosp. tank would that include more equipment (heater,powerhead etc?

 

Thanks! Ill be the ginueapig lol

 

yeah a tub is like $7 at walmartl. IMO, just for emergency its always best to have about 10g of rodi water on the ready. Now you want that in a RODI only tub so it doesn't grow stuff, then you switch that water to your WC bucket.
Then in that you need a power head and heater to get that water to as close to DT params's possible. The bonus of having all these extra $7 tubs is, if your tank starts to crash, you have options. And if these are filled with water already you can save yourseft tons of lost livestock and corals. Just a small investment for a nice afety net.

Edit, its a good idea to have 2 heaters in your tank if your temp fluctuates at all, and a good idea to have one in your water change. And the extra powerhead lets ya mix the salt for 24 hours. JUst get chepos for this, or a good one that will double as a pump to aid in water changes.

 

Makes sense Thanks You speak of a quality RODI. looking at Bulk Reef Supply 5 stage @ $199 looks like a good deal! Can you reccomend a system? Thanks for all ur help

 

You probably wont beat this unit for the price of $120 - REFURBISHED Reverse Osmosis / Deionization (RO/DI) System

Edit: Just found this thread: http://www.3reef.com/forums/filters-pumps-etc/rodi-unit-131651.html

 

Thats a def good system, or buckeyefieldsupply.com has a 75gpd system for about $150 i think, or the best is spectra pure.com they have a refurb system for a deal now thats $150ish shipped.

But DO NOT USE TAP WATER and if ya do, you aren't allowed to complain about diatoms or cyano! Deal? lol Even though you'll still get diatoms

Also join a BRS group buy and buy all those kits, your RODI unit , relacent DI resin, etc and save a ton of cash.