Hey guys first time reefer here in Texas looking for some input.
Here's the list so far but would like everyone's input as nothing has been purchased as of today.
36 Elos Midi -
Includes
Elos 400 Sump
Elos PS200 Skimmer
Cabinet
Lighting-
ATI Hybrid Powermodule - 1x75w LED/4x24w T5
Planning to run a 3 blues and a purple unless I can get away with a actinic?
Zeovit Starter Kit -
Includes
Vertex Rx-Z 1.5 Liter ZEOvit Reactor
ZEOvit Zeolith Zeolite Rocks 1 liter
ZEObak Nutrient Additive 10ml
Zeovit Zeostart 3 250ml
ZEOfood 7 50ml
Controller-
Apex Jr.
Sand/Salt
ESV Salt (NSW)
Sand -Leaning to Tropic Eden and planning to mix mini flakes (2mm) but want to mix it with aragnasnow (.5mm) I know it will be a pain but I love the look so Ill deal with the issues - 2.5" sandbed approx
Vortech Mp10 - planning to start with one but will run two if needed.
Testing Kits- Any recommendations this is my first reef tank so I need advice in this category. Also need to know what Hanna's you would purchase and which refractometer
Rock -
Should I go dry or live?
Im leaning with Macro if I go dry and Tampa Bay Saltwater if i go live (open to any opinions/recommendations)
And last-
Spectrapure RO/DI system - Any particular one which is recommended?
Think that covers everything on my list but open to suggestions.
Here's the list so far but would like everyone's input as nothing has been purchased as of today.
36 Elos Midi -
Includes
Elos 400 Sump
Elos PS200 Skimmer
Cabinet
Lighting-
ATI Hybrid Powermodule - 1x75w LED/4x24w T5
Planning to run a 3 blues and a purple unless I can get away with a actinic?
Zeovit Starter Kit -
Includes
Vertex Rx-Z 1.5 Liter ZEOvit Reactor
ZEOvit Zeolith Zeolite Rocks 1 liter
ZEObak Nutrient Additive 10ml
Zeovit Zeostart 3 250ml
ZEOfood 7 50ml
Controller-
Apex Jr.
Sand/Salt
ESV Salt (NSW)
Sand -Leaning to Tropic Eden and planning to mix mini flakes (2mm) but want to mix it with aragnasnow (.5mm) I know it will be a pain but I love the look so Ill deal with the issues - 2.5" sandbed approx
Vortech Mp10 - planning to start with one but will run two if needed.
Testing Kits- Any recommendations this is my first reef tank so I need advice in this category. Also need to know what Hanna's you would purchase and which refractometer
Rock -
Should I go dry or live?
Im leaning with Macro if I go dry and Tampa Bay Saltwater if i go live (open to any opinions/recommendations)
And last-
Spectrapure RO/DI system - Any particular one which is recommended?
Think that covers everything on my list but open to suggestions.