Equipment suggestions for new tank!

[AlexDm]

Hai, my new Red Sea Reefer 350 is coming in next week... I need some suggestions on what else to buy and what... So far purchased AI Hydra HD's for lighting, Sump comes with tank, Marco Dry Rock, Live sand.... What else will I need? For sure a protein skimmer but not sure which one to go about getting, also what return pump to purchase, and anything else I'll need... 73 Gallon tank Red Sea... I fairly lenient budget....

THANKS! Happy New Year

 

[AlexDm]

Im pretty sure this is how my sump will look like so you guys can have an idea what im dealing with...

 

[AlexDm]

B U M P

 

[pdt7361]

Depending upon where you live and what the temp is like in the house, you might have to look at heaters and/or a chiller. For the protein skimmer, you'll need to know how big that section of your skimmer is along with how much clearance you'll have in the tank.
Also what about flow? What do you have for a return pump and powerheads?

 

[Tori]

Hai, my new Red Sea Reefer 350 is coming in next week... I need some suggestions on what else to buy and what... So far purchased AI Hydra HD's for lighting, Sump comes with tank, Marco Dry Rock, Live sand.... What else will I need? For sure a protein skimmer but not sure which one to go about getting, also what return pump to purchase, and anything else I'll need... 73 Gallon tank Red Sea... I fairly lenient budget....

THANKS! Happy New Year

Congratulations! And let me just point out how jealous I am . I can't wait to get a house just so I can get one of those tanks. It's really my main motivation at this point. If you're on a tight budget the Jebao DC return pumps are pretty inexpensive. When I pan the tank out in my dreams it has a Maxspect Gyre on it but I'm not sure if that helps much.

 

[Bunnee911]

Get an ATO soon

 

[AlexDm]

Depending upon where you live and what the temp is like in the house, you might have to look at heaters and/or a chiller. For the protein skimmer, you'll need to know how big that section of your skimmer is along with how much clearance you'll have in the tank.
Also what about flow? What do you have for a return pump and powerheads?

I think a heater will be needed, AC's on year round also... I have one of those fancy flow power heads forgot to mention u can set it with a remote , and thank you! No return pump I have no idea which one to get

 

[AlexDm]

Congratulations! And let me just point out how jealous I am . I can't wait to get a house just so I can get one of those tanks. It's really my main motivation at this point. If you're on a tight budget the Jebao DC return pumps are pretty inexpensive. When I pan the tank out in my dreams it has a Maxspect Gyre on it but I'm not sure if that helps much.

Haha. Awesome thanks

 

[AlexDm]

Get an ATO soon

An ATO system control ? That regulated water ? I'll definitely get it .

 

[Tori]

Get an ATO soon

I think they come with a gravity fed ATO. Otherwise I would suggest the same. Definitely as close to a must have as it gets.

 

[Dasidius]

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[AlexDm]

I think they come with a gravity fed ATO. Otherwise I would suggest the same. Definitely as close to a must have as it gets.

Okay great

 

[AlexDm]

I have a refer 450 with three radion gen 3 LED, two MP40, and a M1 return pump all hooked up to a reef link. In the sump a Aquamaxx Q2 Skimmer, Carbon and bio pellet reactor, three bio blocks, and a kessil light for my fuge. Works great!

Awesome thank you !

 

[Weeble10]

Check out the Red Sea Reefer thread on this site.... https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/show-off-and-discuss-your-red-sea-reefer-series.219309/

Tons of great info and discussion on 350 and other setups. It's a perfect starting point for your build.

 

[jameswetton2895]

Defo need a deltec skimmer mate they are unreal.

 

[jameswetton2895]

I'm using jecod return pump but the ecotec are supposed to be amazing

 

[AlexDm]

Defo need a deltec skimmer mate they are unreal.

Sweeet ! Thank you will check it out!

 

[jameswetton2895]

Sweeet ! Thank you will check it out!

Also really like the h2ocean reactors. Look into marine pure media as well.

 

[AlexDm]

Also really like the h2ocean reactors. Look into marine pure media as well.

Okay great should I get Carbon Calcium and Bio Pellet reactors ?

 

[jameswetton2895]

Well I've not been set up long. But I've had really good success running just a phos reactor. Put carbon in a bag in a high flow area and then dose calcium, alkalinity and magnesium. However if you can set up a call reactor properly I believe they are very effective and saves buying dosing elements.