Supply list

[demonbarber09]

So I’m in the process of starting a 120 gallon tank and I was hoping that someone could help me with a supply checklist. I already have some thing that came with the tank. So far I have a RO system, sump, and lights. It also came with kent marine skimmer without a pump but not sure if I should just buy a new one.

 

[lapin]

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[demonbarber09]

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I have not yet but hoping for some brand recommendations

 

[AnemoneFan]

I would get a new one. A protein skimmer is important or an auto filter roller. I noticed your sump doesn’t have a filter sock holder built in. I bought something separate off of amazon since mine doesn’t have one either. If you don’t add one, would will realize you need one in the future Because of all the detritus will build up in your sump. You will really want a filter sock attachment that drains into a filter sock first before flowing into your sump. I have a 152-s reef octopus it’s been on 24hrs a day for 6 years straight with no problems. Besides calibration adjustments. Depends on the size of your tank and the room you have. Everyone has their opinion. Reef octopus has worked for me.

 

[Ramdude4G]

If the RODI system came used with the tank I would recommend going to BRS and ordering all new filters and cartridges for it before you start. I made the mistake of adding a used to membrane to double my system output and started having all kinds of issues with my tank. Finally figured out that was the root cause. Replaced that to membrane with a new one and new DI resin and did a major water change and started to see a major turnaround. Hope this helps.

 

[dedragon]

new skimmer, filter sock holder, return pump, new ro membranes. Lots of good brands out there for these things, check out bulk reef supply most of the stuff there is good quality (red sea, reef octopus, sicce, eshopps, etc). What lights are you using

 

[demonbarber09]

I would get a new one. A protein skimmer is important or an auto filter roller. I noticed your sump doesn’t have a filter sock holder built in. I bought something separate off of amazon since mine doesn’t have one either. If you don’t add one, would will realize you need one in the future Because of all the detritus will build up in your sump. You will really want a filter sock attachment that drains into a filter sock first before flowing into your sump. I have a 152-s reef octopus it’s been on 24hrs a day for 6 years straight with no problems. Besides calibration adjustments. Depends on the size of your tank and the room you have. Everyone has their opinion. Reef octopus has worked for me.

I bought a red sea skimmer a reef octopus return pump. The sump is an eshopps so it came a filter sock attachment.

 

[demonbarber09]

new skimmer, filter sock holder, return pump, new ro membranes. Lots of good brands out there for these things, check out bulk reef supply most of the stuff there is good quality (red sea, reef octopus, sicce, eshopps, etc). What lights are you using

I have a new skimmer and the sump has attachment for sock holder. New ro system and return pump but does anyone what that whit pvc on sump is for

 

[dedragon]

idk maybe a recirculating protein skimmer they were using in the past needed it, not necessary for you to use. Just make sure it doesnt leak

 

[dedragon]

I would get a powerhead too just to get detritus picked up and if you have any corals in there in the beginning. But most of what you have is fine, now just test kits, good salt mix, rock etc. So refractometer, nitrate test, phosphate test (more tests only really needed if you want corals like calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium tests). Some good test kits are salifert, red sea, and hanna checkers. I would wait 2 weeks until black friday and buy everything together though, you will get the best discounts that way

 

[demonbarber09]

I would get a powerhead too just to get detritus picked up and if you have any corals in there in the beginning. But most of what you have is fine, now just test kits, good salt mix, rock etc. So refractometer, nitrate test, phosphate test (more tests only really needed if you want corals like calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium tests). Some good test kits are salifert, red sea, and hanna checkers. I would wait 2 weeks until black friday and buy everything together though, you will get the best discounts that way

I was thinking of doing fish only until I decide on corals.

 

[AnemoneFan]

Decide on a green star polyp, pulsating Xenia or any regular discosoma, if you plan on not doing corals. Just add them, don’t think about it, it will add some contrast and movement. They will grow without any care or water changes

 

[AnemoneFan]

Or you should get a yellow jawbreaker with red and green that can develop in it or wwc og bounce and let it naturally split and beat the index funds while adjusting for inflation, as a supplement to your 401k and other investments. Even if supply increases I don’t see tulip mania on the horizon. It’s an investment that’s easier to keep then sps and lps. You have to be careful of angel fish though, it’s hit or miss. A blue face angel would look really cool in a fish only tank.