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Unread 08/21/2013, 09:57 PM   #1
patrickbruno91
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Possible next purchase.

What are your thoughts on this set-up so far?

Tank:CAD Lights 100G Artisian II
Lighting: Maxspect R420R Razor 16000K or Aqua Illumination(3).
Live Sand:Australian Gold?
Live rock: Basic
Corals: LPS SPS ZOAS.
Wavemaker: Jebo WP25 x2
Controller:Neptune or reefkeeper.
Sump: (included)
Skimmer:Standard TIA-1150 150G Professional Cone protein skimmer(included)
Gfo/pellet reactor:
Doser:
Rodi:
Heater:
ATO:


Any advice on set-up or things you would add or change would be of great help. Thankyou.
will be possibly purchasing in october or november once i am back from hawaii.


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Unread 08/22/2013, 05:19 AM   #2
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I am not familiar with the skimmer you mentioned, but make sure you don't cut corners on the skimmer.


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Unread 08/22/2013, 06:13 AM   #3
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I love my Cadlights Artisan 50g and I have a Neptune APEX on mine. Outside of the skimmer (not familiar with it), that looks real good.


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Unread 08/22/2013, 11:19 AM   #4
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I am not familiar with the skimmer you mentioned, but make sure you don't cut corners on the skimmer.
Yeah I am not either but it is included in the package, I'll probably try it out in the beginning but will eventually upgrade to a better one once its up and running. Any advice on certain skimmers out there?


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Unread 08/22/2013, 11:32 AM   #5
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I am not familiar with the skimmer you mentioned, but make sure you don't cut corners on the skimmer.
Yeah I am not either but it is included in the package, I'll probably try it out in the beginning but will eventually upgrade to a better one once its up and running. Any advice on certain skimmers out there?


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Unread 08/22/2013, 11:35 AM   #6
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I love my Cadlights Artisan 50g and I have a Neptune APEX on mine. Outside of the skimmer (not familiar with it), that looks real good.


I like the way the tank can be set-up plus its rimless which is a plus in my opinion. I'm not too familiar with it either but it is included with it, so ill give it a try at first and see how it performs.


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Unread 08/22/2013, 12:14 PM   #7
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That looks like a sweet setup. I recommend the APEX vs reefkeeper..

Long run I would ditch the skimmer for something a little better if you decide to up your bio-load but it should be adequate for the beginning for sure.


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Unread 08/22/2013, 12:44 PM   #8
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you may need to look at 2 of the Razors...I have one over my 62 gallon (30x20x24) and its great. but may not be enough for a 100g...just sayin


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Unread 08/23/2013, 10:28 AM   #9
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Updated List:

Tank:CAD Lights 100G Artisian II
Lighting: Aqua Illumination Sol Super Blue x3.
Live Sand:CaribSea Special Grade
Live rock: Basic
Corals: LPS SPS ZOAS.
Wavemaker: Jebo WP25 x2
Controller:Neptune Apex
Sump: (included)
Skimmer:Standard TIA-1150 150G Professional Cone protein skimmer(included)
Gfo/pellet reactor:
Doser: Will run through APEX
Rodi: SpectraPure® MaxCap RO/DI System w/ Manual Flush - 90 GPD
Heater:
ATO: Will run through APEX

Any advice on set-up or things you would add or change would be of great help. Thankyou.
will be possibly purchasing in october or november once i am back from hawaii.



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Unread 08/23/2013, 11:39 AM   #10
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If you are planning on doing sps, I would highly recommend a gfo reactor. 2 little fishes, nextreef mr1.. I don't like the brs reactor, but its an option for you. Also run carbon on a reactor


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