Equipment list for a 90gal

[ga_reefer_guy]

Have a dumb question are ebo jager and jager the same brand?

 

[SerLunchbox]

Yes ... Ebo Jager was recenly bought out by Ehiem and changed the name to Jager

 

[SerLunchbox]

OH ... and there is only ONE type of stupid question in the world and that is the one that you DO NOT ASK!

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

I hear that, better to ask a dumb question than no question at all LOL so it's the same brand just a different name, so I can still use the heater I planned to use originally then....

 

[SerLunchbox]

Sure ... especially if only used in your sump.

That way there will be a very little chance of something hitting the glass on the heater and potentially shattering it.

It is because of the glass that most people prefer to use titanium heaters.

 

[sjm817]

Nice job with the equ list and I agree on the suggestions. Smaller return pump, 2 heaters. I have had good luck with the EBO Jagers as well.

I'd stay away from the Ultralife float switch. Very poor quality (mine caught fire). Customer service was rude as well. A MUCH better unit is the Reefantic dual float switch controller.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Yeah it will be in the sump tucked safely away

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

sjm817 OUCH!!! can't have anything catching fire. I will check on the Reefanatic I think is the one I was checking out originally but had changed my mind for some reason or another thanks for the heads up on the Ultralife

 

[sjm817]

It was the relay box. (VERY) luckily, I was near the tank when it happened. The Reefanatic is better in many ways. Backup float switch, it has a hysteresis window so the pump isn't clicking on and off constantly.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

I DEFINATELY will not be going with the Ultralife after seeing that and will be warning others

 

[sjm817]

I didn't even mention that the floatswitch part of the Ultralife unit is NOT submersible! :lol:

 

[hulley]

I use a mag 9.5 on my 90 AGA with no problems.

 

[sjm817]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6620036#post6620036 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hulley
I use a mag 9.5 on my 90 AGA with no problems.

How do you have it plumbed?

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

anymore advice anyone....

 

[katz66]

good choice on the tek light system, you will not be sorry! same set up i have over my 90g.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Thanks, Katz which reflectors are you using in yours? I plan on eventually changing out the tek-light reflectors for the IceCap SLR's

 

[sjm817]

Are you doing a hood or retro? I use a 6 x 54W retro setup on my 90G. I use standard Triad ballasts, and Ice Cap reflectors.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

I'm doing a retro too same set-up. Where did your get yours from?

 

[sjm817]

Reefgeek. They will upgrade the reflectors to IC for $5 each.

 

[ga_reefer_guy]

Thanks for the tip sjm817