What else Do I need?

[Kactai]

I once had a larger tank but due to some life changes I had to shut down. Long story short, I'm ready to start a reef again. I'm going to start a 6' tank - either a red sea reefer or waterbox set up. I have the following gear from my previous set up:

2x AI hydra 52 HD
1x Hydra 26 HD
2x MP40 WQMD
1x Nero 5
1x Tunze osmolator
1x coralbox wifi doser
1x Reef octopus 200 int skimmer
1x Vectra M1 return pump

I am going to replace my old tank and stand.....

So my question is this.... what else do I really need? I am looking for opinions and advice. I'm an experienced reefer and plan on doing a mixed reef with mostly LPS. Sand bottom is a must because of my preferred fish but otherwise I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.
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Do an Apex, couldn't imagine running a tank without a controller...

Even just being notified when out that the tank / power is down is huge.

 

[ebushrow]

Hanna testers

 

[vetteguy53081]

I once had a larger tank but due to some life changes I had to shut down. Long story short, I'm ready to start a reef again. I'm going to start a 6' tank - either a red sea reefer or waterbox set up. I have the following gear from my previous set up:

2x AI hydra 52 HD
1x Hydra 26 HD
2x MP40 WQMD
1x Nero 5
1x Tunze osmolator
1x coralbox wifi doser
1x Reef octopus 200 int skimmer
1x Vectra M1 return pump

I am going to replace my old tank and stand.....

So my question is this.... what else do I really need? I am looking for opinions and advice. I'm an experienced reefer and plan on doing a mixed reef with mostly LPS. Sand bottom is a must because of my preferred fish but otherwise I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.
Kactai is back!!!!!!

Heater and titanium such as Finnex is best
Test kits and NO API. . .Please !!
refractometer and salinity calibration solution
Liquid bacteria such as MicroBacter XLM

For cycle- Ammonia chloride $4 on BRS (by Brightwell)

Controller after cycle unless on sale, then grab it now

 

[Kactai]

Oh yeah good points gang...
I forgot some items on the list.

I have a 30g tank for quarantine
Air pump
Hannah checkers - Calcium, Alk, Magnesium and copper - probably need new reagents
3x Eheim Jager heaters (2x 150w and 1x 300w)
ink bird temperature controller
4 part RODI

Do I actually need more lights or powerheads?

Very strongly considering going with an APEX eventually.