Dr.Abag
Community Member
Hi All, looking at starting a new tank and want some feedback on equipment. I plan to be fish only for the first 6-7 months due to budget constraints. Looking at purchasing once, rather than constant cycle of upgrading.
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 250.
Filtration: Red Sea Roller Mat 250.
Heaters: 2 Eheim 300 W heaters, hooked to Inkbird.
Skimmer: Red Sea DC 300 or Deltex (600i).
Return Pump: Red Sea Reefrun.
Wavemaker: Jebao Wavemakers.
Lights : 2 XR 15 in 6-8 months time.
I am sure only about the tank and reefmat and everything else I am open to suggestions. Does DC even matter on the skimmer and Return ? I was told a bubble magus Skimmer and Jebao return pump will suffice. My main aim with equipment is reliability, I am away for work quite often and wife looks after the tank. Don’t want equipment that breaks down while I’m away constantly or ones that need constant intervention to keep them connected opand working properly.
I am open to saving and buying better things at once than upgrading later on. Would it be ok to add a skimmer 3-4 months down the line, rather than day 1.
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 250.
Filtration: Red Sea Roller Mat 250.
Heaters: 2 Eheim 300 W heaters, hooked to Inkbird.
Skimmer: Red Sea DC 300 or Deltex (600i).
Return Pump: Red Sea Reefrun.
Wavemaker: Jebao Wavemakers.
Lights : 2 XR 15 in 6-8 months time.
I am sure only about the tank and reefmat and everything else I am open to suggestions. Does DC even matter on the skimmer and Return ? I was told a bubble magus Skimmer and Jebao return pump will suffice. My main aim with equipment is reliability, I am away for work quite often and wife looks after the tank. Don’t want equipment that breaks down while I’m away constantly or ones that need constant intervention to keep them connected opand working properly.
I am open to saving and buying better things at once than upgrading later on. Would it be ok to add a skimmer 3-4 months down the line, rather than day 1.
