dedfish
That's Mr.Murphy to you!
So I keep thinking about a new reef tank. Something that I can do right and be proud of. Right now I have a small 36bow. About 2 years ago I was gonna set up a 40 breeder in the bedroom of my old apartment but had problems making everything quiet enough. I also kind over did it with the DIY and the tank never was set up. So now that I am in a new apartment I keep thinking about a larger tank. Not too long ago I even started a thread about the perfect sized tank for an apartment.
I think I'm almost ready to take the plunge and set up something nice and a bit bigger. I've been toying with the idea of a 70g Oceanic Tech Series tank....center over flow, euro braced instead of center brace, pre painted black back, and starphire glass on the front pane. They really look nice and with the 70g being 36 inches long I could use the T5 lights I already have plus a lot of the other equipment I originally bought for the 40g...return pump, closed loop pump with 4-way oceans motions squirt. I have the option of setting up a basement sump, but I think I'm going to avoid that to start with. I'm not sure if I'll be in this apartment for more than 2 more years and I'd like to have a setup that I could move into a new apartment without having to have the basement sump if it's not allowed. I might go ahead and set one up here but ultimately the system should be able to fit everything under the stand.
Now here's where I would like some advice...I've been out of the loop and I haven't been keeping track of things like skimmers and reactors. I'd like to start a list of equipment I will need. I have a nice 4 bulb T5 Sunlight Supply retrofit kit. I'll be getting another 2 bulb setup. I have a 29gal sump and a Eheim 1262 for a return pump and a velocity T4 for a closed loop with the Squirt. I have several maxijets with prop mods if I needed anymore flow. So pumps and lights are covered but what about skimmers? What is the best values skimmer out there? I've read a few good things about Octopus. Any other brands considered a good value? How about calcium reactors? I'll need a reactor, a CO2 tank, and a regulator? Is there a good value package that someplace sells that gets you everything you need? I keep using the word value...I don't mind spending what needs to be spent on a good piece of equipment but I don't want to pay for just a name. I'm not looking for the bare minimum but I also don't need the absolute best. I like bang for the buck.
If your actually still reading this long rambling post and you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them.
I think I'm almost ready to take the plunge and set up something nice and a bit bigger. I've been toying with the idea of a 70g Oceanic Tech Series tank....center over flow, euro braced instead of center brace, pre painted black back, and starphire glass on the front pane. They really look nice and with the 70g being 36 inches long I could use the T5 lights I already have plus a lot of the other equipment I originally bought for the 40g...return pump, closed loop pump with 4-way oceans motions squirt. I have the option of setting up a basement sump, but I think I'm going to avoid that to start with. I'm not sure if I'll be in this apartment for more than 2 more years and I'd like to have a setup that I could move into a new apartment without having to have the basement sump if it's not allowed. I might go ahead and set one up here but ultimately the system should be able to fit everything under the stand.
Now here's where I would like some advice...I've been out of the loop and I haven't been keeping track of things like skimmers and reactors. I'd like to start a list of equipment I will need. I have a nice 4 bulb T5 Sunlight Supply retrofit kit. I'll be getting another 2 bulb setup. I have a 29gal sump and a Eheim 1262 for a return pump and a velocity T4 for a closed loop with the Squirt. I have several maxijets with prop mods if I needed anymore flow. So pumps and lights are covered but what about skimmers? What is the best values skimmer out there? I've read a few good things about Octopus. Any other brands considered a good value? How about calcium reactors? I'll need a reactor, a CO2 tank, and a regulator? Is there a good value package that someplace sells that gets you everything you need? I keep using the word value...I don't mind spending what needs to be spent on a good piece of equipment but I don't want to pay for just a name. I'm not looking for the bare minimum but I also don't need the absolute best. I like bang for the buck.
If your actually still reading this long rambling post and you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them.
