Hey everyone,
I just pulled the trigger on a Reefer 450 and I'm trying to decide what other equipment to get. Looking for some opinions and feedback.
Skimmer:
Nyos Quantum 360
Lighting:
2x Kessil A360we
Return Pump:
Ecotech Vectra M1
Powerheads:
No idea here, please suggest something. Maybe a Gyre?
For the powerheads my eventual goal is to get the Neptune WAV's but currently an Apex is not in my budget so I am looking for something that will get me by until I am ready to get an Apex.
ATO:
I plan on ditching the one that is included but not sure what to put in it's place. Leaning towards the Tunze Osmolator, but it is pretty expensive. Is it worth it over the one that comes with the tank?
I'm also considering what I might want to run in term of reactors. I think I want at least 2, but maybe 3? I am currently thinking biopellets and carbon, but I am really not sure about this. Definitely looking for recommendations here. I have also thought a bit about GFO but don't fully understand the pros and cons when compared to biopellets.
Am I missing any of the basics in terms of necessary hardware? Once I get all of the major components nailed down I want to start focusing on the tertiary pieces like test kits, salt mix, refractometers etc. So any suggestions you have in this area would also be really appreciated.
I just pulled the trigger on a Reefer 450 and I'm trying to decide what other equipment to get. Looking for some opinions and feedback.
Skimmer:
Nyos Quantum 360
Lighting:
2x Kessil A360we
Return Pump:
Ecotech Vectra M1
Powerheads:
No idea here, please suggest something. Maybe a Gyre?
For the powerheads my eventual goal is to get the Neptune WAV's but currently an Apex is not in my budget so I am looking for something that will get me by until I am ready to get an Apex.
ATO:
I plan on ditching the one that is included but not sure what to put in it's place. Leaning towards the Tunze Osmolator, but it is pretty expensive. Is it worth it over the one that comes with the tank?
I'm also considering what I might want to run in term of reactors. I think I want at least 2, but maybe 3? I am currently thinking biopellets and carbon, but I am really not sure about this. Definitely looking for recommendations here. I have also thought a bit about GFO but don't fully understand the pros and cons when compared to biopellets.
Am I missing any of the basics in terms of necessary hardware? Once I get all of the major components nailed down I want to start focusing on the tertiary pieces like test kits, salt mix, refractometers etc. So any suggestions you have in this area would also be really appreciated.