Starting a new build, how does everyone feel about my part selection?

Jwhisenhunt81 · Mar 3, 2021

Red Sea REEFER XL 425 (88gal, 47"x22"x22.6")
2 - XR15 G5 Pro Led with Mounts
Nyos Quantum 160 Pro
VarioS-6 Controllable DC Pump (return)
2 - VorTech MP10QD
Also Inkbird ITC-306a Temp controller with a EHEIM Jager aquarium 300w Heater

Any issues with any of these parts? any of it way overkill? I think I did my due diligence, but its a big investment so I wanna know what you'll think

Mhart032 · Mar 3, 2021

I would ditch the Nyos 160 at 499.00 vs the Deltec 600I or similar at 400.00, that's a no-brainer to me. opt for an Ecotech return as well might as well keep it with the same on Mobius and go a little bigger than you need ( remember returns can be used as powerheads as well ). Move up to the Mp40s vs the 10s. the mp10s on 1/2 thick glass would be fine most of the time. But when I had my mp10s on my 1/2 tank they fell off rather easy. not to mention you will run them about 70-80% vs mp40s at 30-40% with better flow coverage. Especially for an extra 66.00 a pump if you decide to upgrade later you won't need to upgrade the powerheads. I always think about upgrades down the road when i buy for the aquarium. For instance, I have the red sea 450XL right now, I bought bigger equipment to go to 250gal if I needed to, which I am when my new house is finished i bought a planet 240gal. just my advice.

Jwhisenhunt81 · Mar 3, 2021

Mhart032 said:
I would ditch the Nyos 160 at 499.00 vs the Deltec 600I or similar at 400.00, that's a no-brainer to me. opt for an Ecotech return as well might as well keep it with the same on Mobius and go a little bigger than you need ( remember returns can be used as powerheads as well ). Move up to the Mp40s vs the 10s. the mp10s on 1/2 thick glass would be fine most of the time. But when I had my mp10s on my 1/2 tank they fell off rather easy. not to mention you will run them about 70-80% vs mp40s at 30-40% with better flow coverage. Especially for an extra 66.00 a pump if you decide to upgrade later you won't need to upgrade the powerheads. I always think about upgrades down the road when i buy for the aquarium. For instance, I have the red sea 450XL right now, I bought bigger equipment to go to 250gal if I needed to, which I am when my new house is finished i bought a planet 240gal. just my advice.

Cool, thanks. If I get a brand return, can you sync it with the power heads? And would I still want to get two power heads or would one and the return be good