Just Getting back into Salt Water

[Tuan Black]

Hello everyone been out of the loop and just purchase a 180g 72 x24x24 tank will be having live rock with sps and lps in the future. I have a list of items I would like you guys to look at. If I need anything else to add please let me know. Trigger Sump will have a Refugium. There is no heater on the list since I live in Arizona.

(3) AquaIllumination Hydra FiftyTwo HD LED Fixture - White
Trigger Systems Sapphire Sump - 34 inch
(2) Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt Mix - 200 Gallon Box
AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro - Automatic Top Off System
(1) EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQD Propeller Pump w/ Wireless QuietDrive Driver
(1) EcoTech Marine Vectra L1 Aquarium DC Water Pump
(1) EcoTech Marine Vortech Battery Backup
AquaMaxx ConeS Q-2 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
WavePoint Daylight Micro Sun LED High Output Clamp Light 6 Inch
(1) 1/4 HP ARCTICA TITANIUM CHILR
(1) Quiet One Pro Pump 4000
(1) Emperor Aquatics SMART UV Sterilizers 40W
(1) Spectrum RO/DI MaxCap 180g Per day
(1) 100g Mixing Tank

When tank is al plumbed and ready will purchase 200lbs live sand and miracle mud for the refugium as well as 50 lbs of live rock. I will later add another 50lbs live rock.

thnks guys for taking the time to giving me any advice on helping me.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[twilliard]

Welcome to the R2R community!
Looking good

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby. If you don't already have them, add a refractometer and testing kits to your list.

 

[Shep]

Welcome to the community!!!

 

[Prince_Tony]

I would recommend red Sea line of salt. I been using it for years. Red Sea coral pro is the one I use.

 

[Mike_J]

Nice way to jump back into the hobby with a 180! The build looks great so far. Welcome back to the hobby and R2R!
Keep the build thread updated, it's always great to see the evolution of a reef aquarium. Good luck!

 

[sk8elenex92]

Yea that sounds like a great setup to start back with. You will prob need another mp40.

 

[domination2580]

Welcome looks like your off to a great start!

 

[cameronh]

Welcome to reef2reef!

 

[Tuan Black]

Welcome to R2R and back to the hobby. If you don't already have them, add a refractometer and testing kits to your list.

I c theres several diff refractometers and test kits out there. which one is the easiest to calibrate and what test kits out there give you full spectrum to test for everything.

 

[Tuan Black]

I would recommend red Sea line of salt. I been using it for years. Red Sea coral pro is the one I use.

thnks for the info will give it a try after finish with other sea salt.

 

[Tuan Black]

Yea that sounds like a great setup to start back with. You will prob need another mp40.

with the other mp40 would y set that up on the same side with the other mp40 or opposite side of the tank.

 

[sk8elenex92]

I would say other side. Also depending on the rock work. 2 may not be enough if your focusing on sps