New tank build. Reefer 300xl

[LeBronHill]

Sorry if this isn't posted in the correct forum. Please feel free to move if needed. As I previously stated in my new member post, I am still relatively new to the saltwater/reefing scene. I have had a small 33 gallon tank that I started about a year ago. It was an old freshwater tank that I had and my 5 year old son has always loved saltwater fish and coral. I converted it over to saltwater and its had its fair share of ups and downs. It has definitely been a learning curve but now I am hooked lol. I am in the process of purchasing a new, bigger tank and am looking for any kind of input as far as what all I need to purchase from the beginning. I learned my lesson with trying to go the cheap route with the last one and I wont make the same mistake this time. Here is what I am looking at getting and please feel free to chime in with any suggestions as to what I may need to purchase as well. Thanks in advance everyone and we are excited to finally have a real tank! I know I will need sand and rock but this is more just the components I will need. I am going to use as much water out of my existing tank as I can and I also have about 30 lbs of live rock from this tank that I will use. I also want to run a refugium as well. Thanks!

Red Sea REEFER XL 300
ReefLED 90 (x2)
RL90 Mounting Arm XL (x2)
REEFER Skimmer 600
ReefWave 45
Heater (need opinions on brand)

 

[SPR1968]

Sounds like a great build and remember, we need lots of pictures!

And Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Reef Mania LLC]

Can't wait to see what this build turns into! welcome to R2R, its an awesome community!

 

[LeBronHill]

thinking about going with the Varios4 as the return pump as well

 

[splitting_lanes]

thinking about going with the Varios4 as the return pump as well

I think that's a good choice, i'm using a varios2 on my 170. I like it a lot!

 

[LeBronHill]

what are you guys using as far as heaters?

 

[splitting_lanes]

what are you guys using as far as heaters?

I'm using a BRS controller with a titanium Reef Octopus element

 

[d3vhound]

Thinking about picking this tank up as well. Can't wait to see some pics

 

[shadow1013]

Sounds like the build I just posted about! I like the Cobalt Neo-Therm heaters. I’d do two 150W instead of the 300 so if ones go you’ll have a second one as backup.

 

[arking_mark]

I'm Looking to build a Reefer 300xl deluxe as well. Not sure where you got to yet, but here were my thoughts on the build:

Tank & Stand [$2560]:
Red Sea Reefer 300xl deluxe 36x24x24 https://www.redseafish.com/aquarium-systems/reefer/#dataxl (Includes Tank, Stand, Sump, plumbing, lights, and ATO reservoir) ~$2500
Recommend return flow is 660gpm
Red Sea DIY net cover plus 2 zags ~$60

Return Pump [$230]:
CURRENT USA EFLUX DC FLOW PUMP 1,900 GPH ~$175
Random Flow Generator ~$55

CIrculation Pump [$310]:
Reefwave 45 ~$310

LIghts [$0]:
2 x Reefled 90 (included with deluxe)
2 x Reefled 90 Mounts (included with deluxe)

Filtration [$360]:
Reefer Skimmer 300 ~$300
2x Filter Media Cups ~$30
2x Micron Filter Bags ~$20
2x Mefia Bags ~$10

Ato [$210]:
AutoAqua AWC - Auto Water Changer ~$210

Dosing [$1250]:
Will be using Trident Core 7 (4 part dosing based solely on DKH)
GHL KH Director w/ GHL Doser SA and GHL Slave ~1250

Controller/Monitoring [$900]:
GHL Profilux 4 Mega-set 6e (Temp, Ph, Salinity, ORP, and power) ~900

Sand and Rock [$260]:
Use existing sand ~40lbs
Add 40lb? of Aragalive sand ~$60
Existing base rock ~30lbs
Add 50lb? of rock ~$200

LIvestock [TBD]:
3x Orange Spotted Filefish
Gold Nugget Clown
Bullet Nose Goby
...

Coral [TBD]:
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