New tank set up

spamvicious · Mar 13, 2023

I had a tank previously that was running a canister filter. This time I’ve got a new tank with a sump. So need some recommendations for equipment. While I’d love to splash out I’m on a budget so please keep that in mind. It’s a nano tank of 90 litres (Aqua one reef 90)

I need a skimmer, wave maker and light. I’m thinking of getting the ai prime 16HD. But not sure on the rest. Also how much bio media do I need? 1kg or 2kg for the sump?. I’m looking at the maxspect nano tech bio spheres.

Sly Element · Mar 13, 2023

i would add a "heavy" skimmer and not add bio media in the sump to keep things nice and thight. But if you want to add bio media, you can add whatever amount you want.
I use enough live rock in my display so i keep the sump nice and thight.

The lighting is whatever you like and what the light should be able to do. ( Wifi/ remote/ timer etc.)
You can save some money on light but don't go totally cheap on it.

bnord · Mar 13, 2023

nice and best of luck - as to lights, AI primes are solid, adaptable and good if and when you expand your variety of corals. Have a blue running on a 13 g and so far so good , but no experience with stony corals
like rock rubble - take a hammer and have at it - good luck

KyRo · Mar 13, 2023

Really love my AI Prime. I have used a couple different wavemakers for my tanks and my favorite so far has been the Aqamai KPS. The app is kind of annoying, but once it's all up and running it's very solid.