Amba
Ol' Salty
Finally, it is time to upgrade and do the tank that I've always wanted to do. I didn't want to start this thread too early before I had some stuff to put on here, but now I do, so here we go! The tank itself is not here yet; the date I'm hoping for is November 10th, at the ABC reef frag swap. It's going to be a 55 gallon long; the perfect size. A big part of the equipment I am using on this tank came in today; almost everything was purchased from either Bulk Reef Supply, or MarineDepot.
Some Equipment Details:
Calcium Reactor: I went with the AquaC RX-1 Calcium Reactor. I got the package with the solenoid (what a beauty!) and the CO2 tank. This thing was expensive but it really is one of the best Calcium Reactors you can get. It uses an EHEIM pump (1250GPH I believe). It also has a neat spot for a pH probe.
Protein Skimmer: I am using the larger version of the skimmer that I used for my 29g. Eshopps makes it, and I absolutely loved the nano version of this skimmer. It works extremely well, and once you get it dialed in (the only complaint by some customers) it really is a great skimmer.
AquaController: I chose the ReefKeeper lite for my build, because I know a lot of people have had success with this, and because it seemed perfect for my tank. I have 2 PC4's, the pH probe/temp probe, and room to add more.
UV: I went with the Aqua Ultraviolet 8 watt UV sterilizer for my build. This UV sterilizer has a wiper built in to clean gunk out of it gets plugged up. I also got an extra bulb for it just in case.
There are many more things I am using from my 29 gallon build including both of my BRS Dual reactors, the single reactor, JBJ ATO system, heaters etc. I did upgrade to an EHEIM return pump. Here are some pictures to perk your interest. I still have a long way to go, but at least at this point I have some physical stuff.
Some Equipment Details:
Calcium Reactor: I went with the AquaC RX-1 Calcium Reactor. I got the package with the solenoid (what a beauty!) and the CO2 tank. This thing was expensive but it really is one of the best Calcium Reactors you can get. It uses an EHEIM pump (1250GPH I believe). It also has a neat spot for a pH probe.
Protein Skimmer: I am using the larger version of the skimmer that I used for my 29g. Eshopps makes it, and I absolutely loved the nano version of this skimmer. It works extremely well, and once you get it dialed in (the only complaint by some customers) it really is a great skimmer.
AquaController: I chose the ReefKeeper lite for my build, because I know a lot of people have had success with this, and because it seemed perfect for my tank. I have 2 PC4's, the pH probe/temp probe, and room to add more.
UV: I went with the Aqua Ultraviolet 8 watt UV sterilizer for my build. This UV sterilizer has a wiper built in to clean gunk out of it gets plugged up. I also got an extra bulb for it just in case.
There are many more things I am using from my 29 gallon build including both of my BRS Dual reactors, the single reactor, JBJ ATO system, heaters etc. I did upgrade to an EHEIM return pump. Here are some pictures to perk your interest. I still have a long way to go, but at least at this point I have some physical stuff.
