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Posted: February 24 2009 at 7:14pm |
OK so I ordered my 210g tank, stand and canopy. Now I am ordering everything else. After getting a lot of opinions from all of you and some LFS and Online FS's. I think I have narrowed it down to the following. If you think they are not good decisions, please let me know. I am putting in my order in just a few days.
UV Sterilizer, dont know which to get, suggestions?
Large refug
heater or 2 smaller heaters.
I think this is a good start. I plan on getting a calcium reactor later.
Any suggestions? Tell me now before I put my order in......
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 7:39pm |
I wouldn't bother with the UV just yet nor the aquapod. Though it's great to have a quarantine tank you don't really need anything better then a bare bottom 10 gal tank with a HOB filter on it. Save some money on these and buy yourself some bad-a lighting. You'll find yourself limited by your lights and want to get something better in the near future. The refractometer is a little unnecessary. Some swear by them but my cheapy red sea hydrometer works just fine and I've never once had a problem with it. Also the gap level controller is cool but $99? I would just get a kent auto top-off for $20. Good choice on the reefkeeper, I have an aquacontroller and love it to death. And two heaters are the way to go. If you have only one and it breaks down it can be a disaster but with two you have a much better chance of replacing it before the temp gets too low. Also are you planning on getting a skimmer?
Good questions, make sure you really take your time and get it all figured out before you buy.ÂÂ
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 7:53pm |
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The new koralia magnums are fine to use on wavemakers they would add a little to your bottom line but are great pumps.
I'd look at getting something like a 40l or 40 breeder for q-tine, especially if you plan on q-tine tangs etc.
Edited by dew2loud1 - February 24 2009 at 7:55pm
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 8:06pm |
I would watch for a used tank to use for quarantine instead of the Aquapod. I agree 40 gallon would be good. I would go with the Refractometer and definitely a controller. Make sure you research them (maybe you already have) and like the way the menus work as well as the programing. I prefer the AquaControllers but you may like the ReefKeepers better.
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 8:16pm |
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You don't like the icecap lighting? I have heard a lot of people swear by them.
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 8:20pm |
How many T5 bulbs total are you installing over that 6-foot tank?
(your list says 36" 4- bulb T5 retro)
Now I see you also have (3) 250w 10K MHs...
IMO those 3 MHs + the T5s = plenty of light 
Edited by BobC63 - February 24 2009 at 8:24pm
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- My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) -
* Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 *
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 8:25pm |
P.S. - the Octo Extreme 300...?
That's a sweet skimmer - I'm jealous  ! |
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- My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) -
* Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 *
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 9:23pm |
So should I go with 2 of these instead? Koralia Magnum 5 UL 1650gph 8w
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Posted: February 25 2009 at 6:39pm |
Hmmm after doing some more reading, i dont think this will be enough water movement.... Should I go with 4 Koralia Magnum 5 UL 1650gph 8w? bigger? More? How much flow do I need? I want to put them on a wavemaker.... I want all types of corals.
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Posted: February 25 2009 at 6:55pm |
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I can't wait to see pics of this going up! Gonna be awesome set up. :O)
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Posted: February 25 2009 at 7:15pm |
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Two koralia 8's would work as well, if you look around they are a lot cheaper on some sites than others, you could set them to run one at a time and then both on for a short time etc.
Great choice on skimmers!!, for the money that is about the best out there, now you go up a few hundred and there are some other good choices.
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