Aquatop 40 Recife upgrades

[bondno9]

Looking to pick up a Aquatop 40 Recife like the title says. I’ve been doing some research and I see people are updating the lights, skimmer and filtration system. I want to know what the general consensus is on what parts people replace what comes with the tank.

 

[lapin]

Build Thread - Setting up a Aquatop Recife ECO 40

Hello everyone! I'm new to R2R and getting back into the aquarium hobby. The Aquatop Recife ECO 40 caught my eye and I pulled the trigger on ordering one last night. I did some reading on what others have upgraded so I've already ordered some add-ons. My plan if to keep coral and some fish. When...

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Aquatop Recife 40g build

First ever saltwater tank and I am loving it! Picked up my tank a few months ago and so far so good! I have been making changes here and there to the tank and trying to upgrade all the stock equipment(recommendation much appreciated!). So far for the third chamber I removed first box and the...

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Build Thread - Mike's Aquatop Recife 40G

Hi everyone....decide to finally jump in and get my build thread started! Equipment Aquatop Recife 40g AIO w/Stand Aquaillumination Prime 16HD Reef (Bought this used missing the skimmer, which after several attempts at installing "other" skimmers turns out only the original Aquatop skimmer...

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[bondno9]

Build Thread - Setting up a Aquatop Recife ECO 40

Hello everyone! I'm new to R2R and getting back into the aquarium hobby. The Aquatop Recife ECO 40 caught my eye and I pulled the trigger on ordering one last night. I did some reading on what others have upgraded so I've already ordered some add-ons. My plan if to keep coral and some fish. When...

www.reef2reef.com

Aquatop Recife 40g build

First ever saltwater tank and I am loving it! Picked up my tank a few months ago and so far so good! I have been making changes here and there to the tank and trying to upgrade all the stock equipment(recommendation much appreciated!). So far for the third chamber I removed first box and the...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - Mike's Aquatop Recife 40G

Hi everyone....decide to finally jump in and get my build thread started! Equipment Aquatop Recife 40g AIO w/Stand Aquaillumination Prime 16HD Reef (Bought this used missing the skimmer, which after several attempts at installing "other" skimmers turns out only the original Aquatop skimmer...

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Thanks lapin. I saw 2 of those already, waiting for OP to respond . I know people upgrade the light and skimmer and add a fan, but what about the filtration? Do I saw one of those guys buy a media basket and filter floss holder. Do they use different media or what comes with the tank? Sorry if its a stupid question.

 

[X-37B]

Checkout my aquatop 20, 18×18×18 for some ideas. No skimmer, 2 16hds, eheim substrate pro in baskets, floss in overflow, jebao ow 25. 2g water change a month. Simple and effective.
Thread '18" AIO Nano Cube Stag System' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/18-aio-nano-cube-stag-system.883090/

 

[ZoaGrowa510]

I’ve been looking for an upgrade to the 3rd chamber where the individual baskets go. I’d like a media basket that will allow me to use filter bags for better flow. I’m new to the hobby so I’m still learning but my LFS recommend I get rid of those baskets….