"Custom" Reefer 250 build questions/suggestions

[leroy_jenkinz]

I never had a reef tank but have read about them since highschool and always wanted one/ done my research. I am a total noob to the reefer hobby so will be looking for help frequently im sure. My base build will start with the Reefer 250 and the following if there is anything im missing or you think i should get instead please let me know)

I will start with roughly 50 lbs of live rock

Lights: 2 Kessil A160WEGoosenecks & Spectral Controller ( or do you think i need a different light/s?

Powerheads: 2 Jebao sw8’s ) I plan to put on the back wall but we will see how it goes)

Pump: Eheim pump that came with tank

Protein skimmer: nyos 120 or Reef Octopus Classic 110

Heater: 200watt hydor heater

 

[NY_Caveman]

I never had a reef tank but have read about them since highschool and always wanted one/ done my research. I am a total noob to the reefer hobby so will be looking for help frequently im sure. My base build will start with the Reefer 250 and the following if there is anything im missing or you think i should get instead please let me know)

I will start with roughly 50 lbs of live rock

Lights: 2 Kessil A160WEGoosenecks & Spectral Controller ( or do you think i need a different light/s?

Powerheads: 2 Jebao sw8’s ) I plan to put on the back wall but we will see how it goes)

Pump: Eheim pump that came with tank

Protein skimmer: nyos 120 or Reef Octopus Classic 110

Heater: 200watt hydor heater

Nice choice on the live rock. I would consider an auto top off as well (ATO). Welcome to the forum!

 

[marlinmon]

Add a controller to that heater. Heaters are the most likely equipment to fail... Inkbird makes a decent one that's cheap.