New tank build

[Mickie]

Right now I have a 60 gallon, no sump, HOB everything.

I'm upgrading to a 112 gallon SC aquarium, solid cabinet and 30 gallon sump with ATO reservoir (comes with skimmer, pump, plumbing).

I'm trying to figure out everything else I need.

Refugium light
Sand/mud for refugium
Chaeto
Dry rock
Live sand
One more powerhead
One more light
Maybe a new heater (mine is long)
Epoxy
Reactors?

Am I missing anything?

 

[stylaster]

whats your ultimate goal a mixed reef, sps only, softies only, lps???

 

[Mickie]

whats your ultimate goal a mixed reef, sps only, softies only, lps???

I've been partial to softies because I like the movement. Though I am open to a mixed. I have a toadstool that I got as a hitchhiker... It's been fun to watch grow.

 

[stylaster]

looks like you have a good list. I would make sure for the size of the tank you have atleast two powerheads one on each end of the tank and then another on the back pointing toward front of the tank to create good water motion. Do you know what power heads you have now? Im guessing you dont want to go out and spend 300.00 on a gyre or 350 on a ecotech mp 40

 

[stylaster]

I would also invest in some good lighting for the long run. For cheaper lights i recommend ocean revive t247 leds or if you like t5 get a t5 light hood to match length of your tank. Also do you know what skimmer it comes with?

 

[Mickie]

I have 1 hydor koralia at the moment. Though looking back I should have had two probably. I have a deadspot in my tank.

 

[Mickie]

I would also invest in some good lighting for the long run. For cheaper lights i recommend ocean revive t247 leds or if you like t5 get a t5 light hood to match length of your tank. Also do you know what skimmer it comes with?

I have 3 hydra 26 HDs... And the skimmer I am not sure. He sells them with the tank... Rated at 180 gallons. Seems as though people like them.

 

[stylaster]

Sounds like you got a good setup then, i would just add some more water flow for the tank with another powerhead. If you get more into SPS then you might want to look into a carbon and phosphate reactor and either a calcium reactor or dosing to keep up the alk, ca, and mg

 

[Mickie]

Thank you! I definitely will once I get into the corals.