Hi all. My name is Jason and I'm finding this site super helpful and fun. I just set up my new FOWLR on 5/12/2023 (that may get softies at some point). This is my 7th, 8th, not sure how many ventures into an aquarium since back in 1988 when in high school I couldn't cram enough tanks into my bedroom and dad would get mad about the electricity use I've done, fresh, planted, FOWLR, reef, cichlid, and now I'm again starting new with a FOWLR and hope to do some softies (or more) at some point.
I went with an Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 40 AIO with APS Stand. My gear is listed below. Bought almost everything from IM and BRS. I'm using the hardy fish cycling approach and plan to do frequent water changes and watch ammonia every 2 days so as to minimize pain to the fish. Reef2Reef and BRS TV has been a tremendous help...things I wish I had in the past! One thing I'm still unclear on is why the FOWLR setups migrated away from under-gravel filters with powerheads...seemed like a huge biological bonanza to use the entire bed for good chemistry.
Anyway...thanks for all the help folks here have provided so far. I'm looking forward to this journey with having so many good people and so much available and helpful information on places like Reef2Reef, BRS, etc.
Regards,
Jason
Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 2 40 AIO with White APS Stand - https://bit.ly/3NvEBOt
AI Prime 16 HD LED Reef Light with Tank Mount
AI Nero 3 Powerhead
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
IM Helio PTC Titanium Dual Element Heater
Innovative Marine NuvoSkim AIO Protein Skimmer - Midsize
40 lbs. Reef Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock - MarcoRocks - https://bit.ly/411bPZg
(2) 20 lb. Bimini Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea - https://bit.ly/41WBfbE
5 Stage Premium Plus 150 GPD Water Saver RO/DI hard piped into water supply and drain
~40 Gallon Brute trash barrel with lid - water storage
10 Gallon Brute trash barrel with lid - salt mixing
RODI shut-off float valve on 40 Gallon Brute
Tunze Care Magnet Strong+
Rio RV2735 Rid-Volt Titanium Grounding Probe
Aquaforest Reef Salt Mix Bucket - https://bit.ly/3VvOQ7G
American Marine Pinpoint pH monitor and probe
Milwaukee Refractometer
Various thermometers, hydrometer, Syncra Nano Pump (for mixing salt water), magfeeder
Simple Deluxe 10ft High Lift 800GPH 24W Submersible Pump (3000L/H) for water changes
GROWNEER 550GPH Submersible Pump 30W Ultra Quiet Fountain Water Pump, 2000L/H, with 7.2ft High Lift for water changes
DAVCO 5/8" ID × 50 ft Heavy Duty Braided Clear Plastic Vinyl Tubing, Flexible High Pressure Reinforced PVC Vinyl Tube Hose
(2) 5 Gallon Plastic Hedpack with cap for ATO
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Hanna Colorimeters: Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, Alkalinity, Calcium
Smart Stir - Magnetic Stirrer for Test Kits - AutoAqua
Under cabinet LED lighting = Lvyinyin Curio Cabinet Lights Kit, Over Under Counter LED Puck Lights, Low Profile 0.3", 120V Wall Plug in, RF Wireless Remote Control Dimmable, Linkable, White Cables, Daylight 6000K, 6 Lights
Innovative Marine Gourmet Gadget Defroster PRO - Adjustable Frozen Fish Food Feeder and Feeding Ring
Floor protection Mat
KETOTEK Digital Thermometer Temperature Gauge USB Power Supply with Sensor Probe for Aquarium
500mL Graduated Cylinder - Premium Polypropylene, Hexagonal Base - Class B, 5mL Graduation
Pro-Clean Squeeze Medium - Python
MagFeeder Magnetic Feeding Ring - Two Little Fishies
Malida Water purifier quick Push to Connect, RO water filter fittings 1/4 inch tubing quick connect ,Ball Valve, Check Valve,Tee Set Of 12 (Connector set of 12)
Habitech 2-Pack In-Line Barbed Ball Valve 16mm For 1/2 and 5/8 Inch Tubing (.570 to .620 ID) - Regulate and Shut-Off/On Water Flow
I went with an Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 40 AIO with APS Stand. My gear is listed below. Bought almost everything from IM and BRS. I'm using the hardy fish cycling approach and plan to do frequent water changes and watch ammonia every 2 days so as to minimize pain to the fish. Reef2Reef and BRS TV has been a tremendous help...things I wish I had in the past! One thing I'm still unclear on is why the FOWLR setups migrated away from under-gravel filters with powerheads...seemed like a huge biological bonanza to use the entire bed for good chemistry.
Anyway...thanks for all the help folks here have provided so far. I'm looking forward to this journey with having so many good people and so much available and helpful information on places like Reef2Reef, BRS, etc.
Regards,
Jason
Innovative Marine Fusion Pro 2 40 AIO with White APS Stand - https://bit.ly/3NvEBOt
AI Prime 16 HD LED Reef Light with Tank Mount
AI Nero 3 Powerhead
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
IM Helio PTC Titanium Dual Element Heater
Innovative Marine NuvoSkim AIO Protein Skimmer - Midsize
40 lbs. Reef Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock - MarcoRocks - https://bit.ly/411bPZg
(2) 20 lb. Bimini Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea - https://bit.ly/41WBfbE
5 Stage Premium Plus 150 GPD Water Saver RO/DI hard piped into water supply and drain
~40 Gallon Brute trash barrel with lid - water storage
10 Gallon Brute trash barrel with lid - salt mixing
RODI shut-off float valve on 40 Gallon Brute
Tunze Care Magnet Strong+
Rio RV2735 Rid-Volt Titanium Grounding Probe
Aquaforest Reef Salt Mix Bucket - https://bit.ly/3VvOQ7G
American Marine Pinpoint pH monitor and probe
Milwaukee Refractometer
Various thermometers, hydrometer, Syncra Nano Pump (for mixing salt water), magfeeder
Simple Deluxe 10ft High Lift 800GPH 24W Submersible Pump (3000L/H) for water changes
GROWNEER 550GPH Submersible Pump 30W Ultra Quiet Fountain Water Pump, 2000L/H, with 7.2ft High Lift for water changes
DAVCO 5/8" ID × 50 ft Heavy Duty Braided Clear Plastic Vinyl Tubing, Flexible High Pressure Reinforced PVC Vinyl Tube Hose
(2) 5 Gallon Plastic Hedpack with cap for ATO
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Hanna Colorimeters: Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, Alkalinity, Calcium
Smart Stir - Magnetic Stirrer for Test Kits - AutoAqua
Under cabinet LED lighting = Lvyinyin Curio Cabinet Lights Kit, Over Under Counter LED Puck Lights, Low Profile 0.3", 120V Wall Plug in, RF Wireless Remote Control Dimmable, Linkable, White Cables, Daylight 6000K, 6 Lights
Innovative Marine Gourmet Gadget Defroster PRO - Adjustable Frozen Fish Food Feeder and Feeding Ring
Floor protection Mat
KETOTEK Digital Thermometer Temperature Gauge USB Power Supply with Sensor Probe for Aquarium
500mL Graduated Cylinder - Premium Polypropylene, Hexagonal Base - Class B, 5mL Graduation
Pro-Clean Squeeze Medium - Python
MagFeeder Magnetic Feeding Ring - Two Little Fishies
Malida Water purifier quick Push to Connect, RO water filter fittings 1/4 inch tubing quick connect ,Ball Valve, Check Valve,Tee Set Of 12 (Connector set of 12)
Habitech 2-Pack In-Line Barbed Ball Valve 16mm For 1/2 and 5/8 Inch Tubing (.570 to .620 ID) - Regulate and Shut-Off/On Water Flow
Last edited: