1st Time Reef Tank Equipment Setup Help

[Chris H Reef]

Hey All,

I am planning my first reef tank and want to know what everyone thinks about the equipment that I am planning on using. I don't have a full fish list planned out yet but definitely want a Tang (I think yellow) and any beginner corals along with many more fish. Anyway here is the list below, let me know your thoughts!

• Tank: 75 Gallons
• Sump Tank: 20 Gallons
• Heater: (2) Finnex 150W
• Temperature Controller: Inkbird ITC-308S Temp Controller
• Light: (2) NICREW 150W LED Reef Light
• Flow Pump: (2) Hydor 60701150 Koralia
• 75 LBS Dry Rock
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/af-rock-mixed-shapes-aquaforest.html
• 45 LBS Live Sand
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-pink-arag-alive-live-reef-sand.html
• RO System: 4 Stage 75GPD RO/DI
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/75gpd-4-stage-value-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html
• TDS Meter
• Salt
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pro-reef-salt-tropic-marin.html
• Refractometer
• Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic 110INT
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-nwb110-4-pinwheel-in-sump-protein-skimmer.html
• Auto Top Off: Prism Auto Top Off
  • https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/prism-auto-top-off-reefbreeders-1.html

 

[MrGisonni]

Looks like a great plan. Spend the extra money and buy live rock. Others will tell you the same thing. From my 30 years as a reefer, this is the best advice I can give you. FWIW

 

[Devaji]

if your stand has the space go for a 40br for the sump. so much more room to work with, you will thanks me later!

at least seed your dry rock with some rubble helps with biodiversity. I have set up tanks both ways overs the years. both ( LR vs dry rock) have there pros and cons.
but in general the more LR one has in the tank the easier it is.

good luck ans have fun!

 

[dakoop]

Second live rock

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

Second second live rock