Setting up a 220..........FOWLR

[MattyO]

So I got the OK and the Checks Signed for a 220G Office Tank... I will go FOWLR as we have 2 years left on the lease and will be moving...maybe Reef After that.

I have started to compile an equipment list and will post that below. Currently I am having trouble deciding on a controller, not sure which Apex to get so I made this post in the Equipment Forum... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2458250

Any help or suggestions is great!

 

[MattyO]

Equipment List so far...

220G Reef Ready Corner Overflow Tank
Black Wooden Stand and Canopy
Bubble Magnus Hero 77 Skimmer???
Mag 18 Return
Freshwater LED's ???
Apex or Apex Lite???
4 300W Titanium Heaters as it can get cold
2 Fans for Summer Time
50/40 Breeder as Sump
Neptune Auto Feeder
UV filter???
BRS Carbon/GFO reactor
100lbs sand for a 1" bed
200lbs of mixed live rock so I get a choice of Peices


Anything with a ? Means I'm unsure of brand, no brand means I havnt looked at one yet.

Thanks,

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Nice!

 

[djtuzik]

thats a serious skimmer!

 

[DavidinGA]

4 300w Heaters? How cold does it get?

I have a 210gal with only 425w worth of Heaters and have zero issues.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

my office gets cold in the winter, I have 5 125W heaters and it keeps the temps stable.

 

[MattyO]

So my father doesn't want a 220, just a 180.. No matter how much I try to convince him. Currently pricing out tank, stand, canopy, as he wants the Monterey Brand in our office. Ordered everything else except sand, return pump, sump, DJ Switches, and plumbing from BRS over the Black Friday Weekend.

I went with a pair of 500W heaters as it can get down to the low 50's in winter. Also switched to a Reef Octopus Skimmer with the 30 less gallons and Black Friday Deals.

I am currently looking for a cheap QT setup, 30-40G so I can get that cycled ASAP.. Also not set on a fish list but I do have a friend holding a White Tail Bristletooth Tang in his QT, so that will be in there with a few other tangs. Of anyone has an cream QT hit me up.

 

[MattyO]

So while the tank planning is coming along, I want to start a fish list and would like suggestions/info. So far I have 1 white tail bristle tooth tang and would like to keep the fish on the larger size. Below is what I'm thinking

3 Zebra Tangs (White Tail, Purple, Kole/Sailfin)
1 Powder Blue Tang
3 Flame Angles
1 large Angle (Regal/Queen/Emporer)
1 Reticulated Puffer
1 Cuban Hogfish
1 bicolor Goatfish
1 Banana Wrasse
1 Harlequin Tusk