Equipment list for a 90gal

[ga_reefer_guy]

I've been doing a lot of research here on setting up a 65 gal sps mainly reef, well that's changed slightly it's going to be a 90 gal and I wanted all the experts here on RC to pick apart my equipment list and tell me what you think. Before I state to purchase the list. Suggestions are more than welcome....

Equipment
Tank:
90 gal AGA Reef Ready (48 x 18 x 24)

Sump:
30 gal (30 x 14 x 16)

Refugium:
Custom Refugium (24 x 8 x 12)

Skimmer:
ASM G-2 with Gate Mod and upgrade to Sedra 5000

System Pump:
Pan World 50PX-X (1100 gph)

CL Pump:
Pan World 50PX-X (1100 gph)

Refugium Pump:
Maxi-Jet 400

Wavemakers:
Oceans Motions Super Squirt (2200 gph) (delayed sequence (1+2, 2+3, 3+4, 4+1)
SCWD - squid - Wavemaker (1400 gph)

Heater:
Jager 200W Heater 15"

Thermometer:
Rainbow Lifeguard Big Digital Temp Alert

Calcium Reactor:
Not decided yet need help here!!!

Top Off System:
Ultralife Float Switch Controller & Monitor

Water Purification System:
Compact Reefkeeper 50/75 gpd 4-Stage RODI Unit

Other:
Ground Probe

Main Lightinig System:
48" T5 HO Tek-Lit: 6-54W Fluorescents

Light Timers:
TMR01 Digital Timer

Fans:
IceCap Super Quiet 3" Fan - Thermal Speed Control

Test Kits:
Captive Purity Refractometer
Seachem Marine Basic Multi Test Kit

Tank Turn Over Is = 2,200 ghp
T5 Light Output Is = 324 Watts

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Get another heater and get a CONTROLLER for them!

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

E-A-G-L-E-S what or brand would you suggest?

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

I meant what kind or brand...to quick on the submit button

 

[AllenFord_SC]

Agreed with the second heater and the controller. With all that equipment sounds like money isn't a big issue so I would suggest an Aqua Controller II by Neptune Systems. Reef Geek sells them at a great price. The Calcium Reactor is a bit more of choice rather than performance. Many people like My Reef Creations Calc reactors. Also Deltec Calc reactors if you are loaded, but all deltecs are over-priced and over-glorified in my opinion. Just people trying to justify why they spent 2 grand for a protein skimmer. But that is another story.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Nope, I'm not loaded I plan on spacing out the purchases over a couple months. Just figured I would rather get quality stuff and buy it once rather than buying some junk and having to replace it latter. What if I were to use the AquaController Jr. would this work also?

 

[Dan Thrash]

watch how much gph your return pump is, because the AGA mega overflows are only rated at 600 gph. you dont want anymore than that returning to your tank from the sump.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Okay so I need to down grade the system pump to a less powerful pump. I'll start looking at some of the smaller panworld's.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Are the pinpoint temp monitors reliable. I really don't want to go the Aqua Controller route if I don't have too....

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

i agree withDan Thrash...smaller return pump(400-600 GPH after head loss-i.e. mag 7--JMO

You can use a Aqua Medic controller($60-$70) with their titanium heaters or your own(up to 3 heaters and up to 1000 total watts)
*a controller is a MUST-IMO

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

E-A-G-L-E-S I like the idea of the Aqua-Medic Controller where can I get one of those at?

I am going to follow Dan's advice on the pump.

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

www.toofishy.com -or- search web for it

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Thanks

 

[Dan Thrash]

IMO, lots of people get by without any type of controller. I dont disagree that they are beneficial, but I would personally put it as one of the last things on the list to get. It won't stop you from setting up a great tank in the mean time...just down the road, you can add it to your arsenal to further improve the system.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

What brand of heater should I use Dan and E-A-G-L-E-S what kind or you using in your tanks?

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Dan I don't mind getting the controller, especially because of where I live it gets more than a little warm here, I just didn't want to shell out $200 for one of those Aqua Controllers.

 

[SerLunchbox]

I would go with Won Brothers Titanium heaters myself ... i have always found them to be super reliable.

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

sorry, controllers are a must if the tank room's ambient temp. changes-IMO(i.e. no central heat/air)
...relying on any individual heater's internal thermostat is not a good idea.

ga reefer guy....Ebo/Jager...Visitherm Deluxe...Rena Cal Excel...and better yet any "Titanium" heater(AquaMedic, Won, etc)

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

I'll look into the Won Brothers heaters thanks SerLunchbox....any other suggestions

 

[SerLunchbox]

as EAGLES said, check out Ebo Jager.

Hagen has recently split their Tronic heaters into different classifications. I normally would recommend these as well, but i don't know which is their "higher end" heaters as i haven't seen any documentation on them as of late.