Best tank upgrade

[Pool Man]

I've made significant upgrades over the past couple of years. Increased water volume with a 55g sump/ fuge. ATO system. Upgraded skimmer to an ASM G2 (love that one). RKL, only controlling lighting as of now. Dual 150 MH (Pheniox 14k) with dual 130w atinic PCs. I have very limited space in my stand as the 55 takes up most of it. I did pick-up a used Two Little Fishes phosban reactor a couple of weeks ago, just havn't done anything with it yet. What should I be considering upgrade or improvement wise?

 

[serpentman]

Although I am always tinkering and tweaking my system, I am also a fan if it "ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality. Therefore, your question is a bit loaded without knowing the specifics of your system. I wouldn't add the phosban reactor unless you've determined you need it.

Whenever I have the "itch" to change things, I usually go to the LFS to see if there is any cool new livestock. It keeps me outta trouble....sometimes

 

[Pool Man]

Guess I'm having that "itch". Going to the LFS gets me in trouble! I'm not experiencing any problems tank wise right now, was more wondering if I might be missing out on something... equiptment wise. Always seeing different stuff out there with claims of this or that. I'm not one to buy something base on LFS or marketing claims. Was wondering what, if anything, made that much of a difference in your tank. For me, if I had to pick 1 thing, I'd have to say my skimmer. As far as making the single biggest difference in water quality. I realize every tanks different and requirement differ. What's your favorite piece of equiptment? and why? That's a little more appropriate question.

 

[LaOtIn]

if it aint broke, fix it till it is!

 

[serpentman]

I was thinking more or less in terms of going to the LFS for livestock.

What kinda money are you looking to spend?

I would say my skimmer has been the #1 improvement.

A close second would be the lumen max elite reflectors for my lighting.

 

[cilyjr]

i upgraded my ballasts to the Lumatek E ballasts. i think they are great

 

[brycerb]

Odessey T5 lights too good metal halide/T5.

 

[ctripi]

Buy advance test equipment. Like refractometer, TDS meters, phos meter, pH meter etc.