ReeferDad93
Community Member
Hi Everyone! Saltwater reef keeping is an extremely new hobby for me. Therefore, I have a lot of questions in regards to well… pretty much everything. Would you mind taking a look at my planned build for a Waterbox 50.3 AIO and give some feedback.
Waterbox 50.3 AIO Build
So here’s what im thinking for this setup. This is my first reef tank so any input or recommendations are greatly appreciated!
Either 2 AI Prime 16 HD or 2 Kessil A360X Leaning towards the AI Prime simply because of price point. The majority of the reviews I read were positive and seems like these would be the best fit… for now.
I think I’m pretty set on the IM Mighy Jet AIO DC for return pump. Great reviews from what I can see. Comparing to the Sicce Syncra 2.0, seems like most are happy with the IM.
Decided on the Nero 5 powerhead. Does anyone know of the AI app for IOS is really that terrible? Also can it control all the AI products or are there separate apps?
200 watt Titanium heater with Wi-Fi controller. Seemed pretty straight forward.
40lb Carib Sea Dry Live Rock and Special Grade Arag-Alive! Sand. Looks like best way to go without having to worry about introducing pests but also beneficial bacteria during the cycle.
Additional Equipment: These are things I think down the road I will most likely be grabbing in no particular order
Tunze DC 9004 Protein Skimmer
5 stage RO/DI filter
ATO (is one really better than the other?)
Doser (way down the road when I feel like I can handle the responsibilities of multiple expensive AF corals)
For now all of that seems to be a pretty good start. My biggest hang up is the media. Stick with filter sock, use the basket? Probably watch another 70 YouTube videos to game plan which way I want to go.
Waterbox 50.3 AIO Build
So here’s what im thinking for this setup. This is my first reef tank so any input or recommendations are greatly appreciated!
Either 2 AI Prime 16 HD or 2 Kessil A360X Leaning towards the AI Prime simply because of price point. The majority of the reviews I read were positive and seems like these would be the best fit… for now.
I think I’m pretty set on the IM Mighy Jet AIO DC for return pump. Great reviews from what I can see. Comparing to the Sicce Syncra 2.0, seems like most are happy with the IM.
Decided on the Nero 5 powerhead. Does anyone know of the AI app for IOS is really that terrible? Also can it control all the AI products or are there separate apps?
200 watt Titanium heater with Wi-Fi controller. Seemed pretty straight forward.
40lb Carib Sea Dry Live Rock and Special Grade Arag-Alive! Sand. Looks like best way to go without having to worry about introducing pests but also beneficial bacteria during the cycle.
Additional Equipment: These are things I think down the road I will most likely be grabbing in no particular order
Tunze DC 9004 Protein Skimmer
5 stage RO/DI filter
ATO (is one really better than the other?)
Doser (way down the road when I feel like I can handle the responsibilities of multiple expensive AF corals)
For now all of that seems to be a pretty good start. My biggest hang up is the media. Stick with filter sock, use the basket? Probably watch another 70 YouTube videos to game plan which way I want to go.
