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Hello All!
I'm new to the forum but have been watching from a far for a few months now. I have been in the hobby for about a year now and have been working with my office mate on our 100gal fish only tank. The experience has been incredibly educational for me, and now I feel like I'm ready to take the next step and set up my own tank at home. My game plan is to have a fish and LPS coral only tank. Below is my starting out wish list- before buying anything I'd figured I'd post here to see if any one has any suggestions (stuff to stick with or stay away from). Let me know your thoughts and I look forward to posting more on the progress of my tank!
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 300 G2 (65gal/15gal sump)
Lights: Red Sea Reef LED 90 x 2
Filter: Red Sea Reef mat 500
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic 110
Return pump: Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 (714GPH- Is that enough?)
Powerhead: Red Sea wave 25- I've seen mixed reviews as to whether one is ok or if 2 are really necessary with the power this puts out?
Heater: Hygger 500Watt
Reef Dosing: Red Sea reef dose 4
RO/DI Filter: Aquaticlife 4 stage reverse osmosis 100GPD
Base rock (80lbs) - wanting to start everything clean and culture the bacteria myself to avoid any pests. Thoughts?
Could also use some recommendations on a good (and cost effective) UV sanitizer.
Recommendations on brands for salt, bacteria, and ammonia for start up would be appreciated.
Cheers!
I'm new to the forum but have been watching from a far for a few months now. I have been in the hobby for about a year now and have been working with my office mate on our 100gal fish only tank. The experience has been incredibly educational for me, and now I feel like I'm ready to take the next step and set up my own tank at home. My game plan is to have a fish and LPS coral only tank. Below is my starting out wish list- before buying anything I'd figured I'd post here to see if any one has any suggestions (stuff to stick with or stay away from). Let me know your thoughts and I look forward to posting more on the progress of my tank!
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 300 G2 (65gal/15gal sump)
Lights: Red Sea Reef LED 90 x 2
Filter: Red Sea Reef mat 500
Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic 110
Return pump: Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 (714GPH- Is that enough?)
Powerhead: Red Sea wave 25- I've seen mixed reviews as to whether one is ok or if 2 are really necessary with the power this puts out?
Heater: Hygger 500Watt
Reef Dosing: Red Sea reef dose 4
RO/DI Filter: Aquaticlife 4 stage reverse osmosis 100GPD
Base rock (80lbs) - wanting to start everything clean and culture the bacteria myself to avoid any pests. Thoughts?
Could also use some recommendations on a good (and cost effective) UV sanitizer.
Recommendations on brands for salt, bacteria, and ammonia for start up would be appreciated.
Cheers!