Equipment gaps - what to fill first

[Cheeselady]

I've probably rush ahead too fast but I've got a 46 gallon up running and I am deficient in a few areas and not sure which to fill first (or how fast)

Skimmer (fluval nano) - I'm running my old skimmer but its rated for a 20 gallon tank
Phosban reactor - Two little fishes 150 - I need to get a ball valve and a pump
Refugium light - I've got an old T8 in the there but I've got a ball a cheato and not sure how fast I should get more powerful light.

 

[ryeguyy84]

Go to Home Depot and pickup a clip light an a 6000k led bulb for $20.

Then I'd do skimmer then reactor

 

[Cheeselady]

I can TOTALLY do $20. Thanks

 

[ryeguyy84]

I mean if the cheato isn't dying than maybe you're good to go. The old saying if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[Sk8r]

An ATO and an alkalinity test (Salifert). Hydor Smart Level is a fairly inexpensive ATO that's good if you can avoid jostling the sensor.

 

[roostertech]

Depend on your fuge arrangement, for ~$20 you can get a nice horticulture LED panel

I went with
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQ96KY

Grow chaeto and hair algae like mad

 

[lg2725]

I picked this up in late November. I added it to a drop work light. My chaeto has gone from a 4" ball to over 2' x 2'.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ZZLP8G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1