Hi All,
New to the forum and new to the hobby!
After lurking on this and other forums for literally years - I've decided to bite the bullet and start my first tank and ordered a Reefer 350.
I feel like after all the reading I've been doing I should be much clearer, but in reality I am bamboozled by all of the many options and have literally no idea what I'm doing, so will need a lot of help as I go along.
To start with, I wondered if I could get some thoughts on the Equipment I'm looking at. In general I thought I might as well go big or go home but I'm very open to being told not to be so stupid and save some money!
Lighting: 2x ReefLED 90
I was originally looking at 2x Radion XR30 G4 for compatibility with the Apex which would be a bonus - but that was looking like double the price once the lights, mounts and WXM module were considered. Will I regret this? Should I be looking at something else entirely? Not a massive fan of the round Kessils aesthetically speaking.
Controller: Neptune Apex (UK Edition)
Return Pump: Reef Octopus VarioS-4
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal 150-S (Overkill?)
Powerheads: Neptune Wav x2 (For compatibility with the Apex and Rear Mounting)
Heater: V2Therm 300 Digital Heater 300w (x2 for redundancy and probably alternating daily or AM/PM)
Reactors: No idea here yet - is this alright to come later or would doing it up front be easier / increase chances of success?
Dosing: Probably the Apek kit down the line? Doesn't seem necessary initially
ATO: I've seen real mixed reviews of what's included with the 350 - not sure I entirely understand how this works just yet and the benefits of adding something over stock
That just leaves sand, rock, livestock and what on earth I'm going to do about producing water / getting water to my small apartment.
Any thoughts, feedback etc. gratefully accepted!
Joe
New to the forum and new to the hobby!
After lurking on this and other forums for literally years - I've decided to bite the bullet and start my first tank and ordered a Reefer 350.
I feel like after all the reading I've been doing I should be much clearer, but in reality I am bamboozled by all of the many options and have literally no idea what I'm doing, so will need a lot of help as I go along.
To start with, I wondered if I could get some thoughts on the Equipment I'm looking at. In general I thought I might as well go big or go home but I'm very open to being told not to be so stupid and save some money!
Lighting: 2x ReefLED 90
I was originally looking at 2x Radion XR30 G4 for compatibility with the Apex which would be a bonus - but that was looking like double the price once the lights, mounts and WXM module were considered. Will I regret this? Should I be looking at something else entirely? Not a massive fan of the round Kessils aesthetically speaking.
Controller: Neptune Apex (UK Edition)
Return Pump: Reef Octopus VarioS-4
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal 150-S (Overkill?)
Powerheads: Neptune Wav x2 (For compatibility with the Apex and Rear Mounting)
Heater: V2Therm 300 Digital Heater 300w (x2 for redundancy and probably alternating daily or AM/PM)
Reactors: No idea here yet - is this alright to come later or would doing it up front be easier / increase chances of success?
Dosing: Probably the Apek kit down the line? Doesn't seem necessary initially
ATO: I've seen real mixed reviews of what's included with the 350 - not sure I entirely understand how this works just yet and the benefits of adding something over stock
That just leaves sand, rock, livestock and what on earth I'm going to do about producing water / getting water to my small apartment.
Any thoughts, feedback etc. gratefully accepted!
Joe