If you can only buy one!

[biggie4jets]

Hey everyone,

I thought I would put this question out there as a fun Friday discussion.

If you could only buy one piece of equipment from this list, what would it be and why? Again, you can buy more than one but if you were given a choice between them what would be first, second, third.

1) UV Sterilizer
2) Filter roller
3) Skimmer
4) Reactors
5) Algae Scrubber (since I forgot the first time )
thanks!

 

[Rubberfrog]

Skimmer. Time tested and proven to remove organic waste. I still want all four!

 

[sp1187]

none of the above.
obviously you are prejudiced against algae scrubbers.

 

[biggie4jets]

Ya I’d agree, I think you have to go skimmer first then I’m thinking filter roller

 

[biggie4jets]

none of the above.
obviously you are prejudiced against algae scrubbers.

Haha totally forgot them to be honest! I knew I would forget something. I’m assuming you have one? Works well for ya?!

 

[Dark_Knightt]

I do like my UV, but I would probably have to go with skimmer. Just hope for no bacterial outbreaks

 

[sp1187]

Haha totally forgot them to be honest! I knew I would forget something. I’m assuming you have one? Works well for ya?!

I do have one.
I'm happy with the results.

 

[WVNed]

Skimmer
I have 2 and 2 reactors and a big UV.
No filters

 

[biggie4jets]

I do have one.
I'm happy with the results.

Glad to hear it!

 

[biggie4jets]

Skimmer
I have 2 and 2 reactors and a big UV.
No filters

That’s a cool combo. How did you decide to go with that?

 

[WVNed]

That’s a cool combo. How did you decide to go with that?

It's what meets the needs of my system.
I have lots of fish and am not a QT person. I run ozone and UV. I have reactors for biopellets and GFO.

 

[secret_reefer337]

Algae scrubber.

i used to have one in my 29 biocube anemone tank and it works wonderful. No other equipment or filtration on that one.

 

[biggie4jets]

Algae scrubber.

i used to have one in my 29 biocube anemone tank and it works wonderful. No other equipment or filtration on that one.

Any preference in what kind? Or did you DIY it

 

[HD_Reefer]

Skimmer for sure, Reactor would be next and then UV. Just my 2 cents...

 

[secret_reefer337]

Any preference in what kind? Or did you DIY it

The one in the biocube is basically part DIY and purchased a made to order acrylic and screen, can’t remember who the seller is. But if you are looking for a big ones, there are plenty of choices, most of them are sponsors here at R2R. First that poped out of my mind is Santa Monica.

 

[Gtinnel]

Since I only have and use one of the items on the list I guess that would have to be my choice, so protein skimmer.

 

[biggie4jets]

Since I only have and use one of the items on the list I guess that would have to be my choice, so protein skimmer.

Great choice! Definitely does it’s job

 

[GeoSquid]

ATS

 

[Jreefs]

I’d go with the filter roller. My bio load is pretty minimal so I don’t think no skimmer would be too big of a deal. Plus, it’s soooooo nice not to have to worry about changing filter socks, especially when I go out of town.

 

[polyppal]

Hey everyone,

I thought I would put this question out there as a fun Friday discussion.

If you could only buy one piece of equipment from this list, what would it be and why? Again, you can buy more than one but if you were given a choice between them what would be first, second, third.

1) UV Sterilizer
2) Filter roller
3) Skimmer
4) Reactors
5) Algae Scrubber (since I forgot the first time )
thanks!

Skimmer by far the most important on that list. Then UV for me