New to the game, looking for opinions

[Nightfyre]

Greetings all!

New to the hobby, I recently picked up a 90 gallon tank. Atleast in the beginning, I will be setting it up as a FOWLR tank, and will be slowly picking up equipment. I was hoping for people more knowledgeable than I to look over list of things I am looking to acquire. Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks!

1) Eshopps HOB PF-800/1200 or a lifereef HOB
2) A 40 gallon breeder tank with fuji cube baffle kit
3) Bubble Magus Z-7 skimmer
4) Ozonizer
5) UV Sterilizer
6) Heater(s)
7) Hydrometer
8) RODI unit
9) Testing kit(s) - Hanna
10) Powerhead(s)
11) Live sand (approx 90lbs for 2" bed)
12) Thermometer
13) Return pump (gph?)
14) Dry rock 100-125lbs

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

Pretty good. I have plenty of knowledge to share but not much experience. A refractometer is a MUST.

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

Welcome to the hobby it is super fun and very costly

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

Will the 40b be a sump

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

As for return pump I use a Sicce syncra silent with 185gph. it works fine for my 29 aio. actually to well... it also drives my pipe skimmer. should work fine for your tank I think...

 

[Nightfyre]

Will the 40b be a sump

Yes.

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

if you have stocking ideas I can give ideas and see if your equipment will work with the fish or coral

 

[The_ReefB0y_FOX24]

I can also give info on fish and coral

 

[Roatan Reef]