90G build questions

[SirKevinD]

Hello everyone! I am planning a 90G build and I have a list of everything I am buying. I would like you to look over the list and give me notes. Tell me if I am missing anything or possibly give me options on other equipment!
GlassCages.com 90G starfire tank, pre drilled, overflow, sump, stand= 1429.00
Pices Reef= Awaiting quote
Kessil A350W x2= 800.00
Kessil A Series Gooseneck x2= 62.98
Reef Octopus Diablo DCS170= 419.99
Ecotech MP40W= 930.00
Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 150w= 72.99
MagDrive Supreme 12 1200GPH= 159.99 (just an estimate until I learn how many GPH the overflow will be)
20# Special Grade Arag Alive x6= 203.94
BRS Reef Saver Dry Rock= 348.60
Refractometer= 39.99
Vertex Filter Sock Mount 4"= 24.99
Filter sock with ring= 59.90
IO Salt Mix 160G= 54.99
Red Sea Test Kits= 100.00
Coral RX 8oz= 17.99
BRS Dual Reactor with MJ1200= 89.99
Bio Pronto Marine 500mL= 25.99
BRS 1G large Crabon= 20.99
BRS 1/2G GFO= 39.99

 

[SirKevinD]

Also I will be getting an APEX controller with the BRS reward points gained from this purchase!

 

[mbray94]

Looks like some nice equipment. I would do some shopping around. From some of the items you have picked I have seen them at least $30 lower or more, such as the mag 12. I just spent about 2k on my 90 gallon build not including tank or stand. Spent months online doing research and spent 3 days at macna talking to vendors and checking out equipment. The BRS products you chose are really good. Just curious how much BRS rock are you using. That price just seems kind of high. If you want to save some money you may want to look at the Jebao circulation pumps. Check out the videos on YouTube of the Jebao pumps vs. Ecotech. Will probably save you about $800 there. My feeling is the ecotech’s are nice but inevitably they will die, be it 6 months or two years. I personally cannot justify $900 for to 2 MP 40’s when I can spend about $120 and get more flow. Both come with a one year warranty. It’s just my opinion the ecotech’s are way overpriced. If money is no object then go with the ecotech’s. Did not know if you were aware but the new Octopus diablo DC pumps/Waveline DC pumps are made at the same facility as the Jebao pumps. They are identical but just come in different colors and have rebranded controllers. It appears all of the large manufactures are subbing out their stuff to china and marking it up just to put their name on it. I used to be a big reef octopus fan and it seems the quality control is starting to slip on their lower end units under $400. I will list what I am running below so you can see.

90 gallon marineland corner overflow with Monterey stand
Triggers systems 36S ruby sump (refugium setup)
Vertex Omega 150 protein skimmer
Jeboa wp 25 circulation Hydor 1150 behind rock work
Lifeguard Quiet one 4000 return pump (bought at Macna $40)
BRS Dual media reactor (carbon and GFO)
Jager Heater 250W
Apex full system
(2) AI Sol’s (Upgrading to Hydra 52’s soon)
BRS 4 stage RODI 75gpd
Auto Aqua (Coralvue) Smart auto top off unit


I did not see an RO\DI unit on there. That was one of my best purchases from BRS. Well this is just my opinion. I am sure you will get a lot of opinions on equipment here. My best advice is to do your research and get the best equipment you can for your budget. Hope this helps.

 

[miyags]

RO unit

 

[Mauger's Reef]

A.t.o

 

[DrewBrees713]

I'd get a few JebaoWP pumps instead of Ecotech and still have leftover $$$.
And a Hanna Po4 +alk checker.