Just Starting

zibba · 06/03/2007, 08:34 AM

Hi Everyone.

I'm just beginning this fascinating hobby. I came across a 90 gallon Oceanic that I am currently trying to set up. Currently I'm in the process of cleaning all the equipment as I bought it used. With the used purchase came a 90 gal tank, stand, coralife aqualight pro, euro reef cs135 protein skimmer, and 40 gallon custom sump. I've just purchased a RO/DI from the filter guys, quiet one 4000 pump, rio seio m2600, 2 mj1200 and mod kits for both, and two jager 250w heaters.

I've got to run to home depot today to get some more supplies for the pluming. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and see what you guys thought of my set up so far or if you have any more suggestions/comments about the equipment I've purchased.

I'm sure I will be asking many questions as I'm new to saltwater and everything that goes along with it. Cheers.

Obsessed_Reefer · 06/03/2007, 08:59 AM

Sounds promising, what lighting did you get?

Scuba_Steve · 06/03/2007, 09:40 AM

Sounds good! Glad to hear you got a good quality skimmer, and you bought an ro/di. Those are the 2 biggest mistakes noobs make i think with equipment purchases. Make sure you put valves and unions on your plumbing

Scuba_Steve · 06/03/2007, 09:41 AM

Oh and...

To Reef Central

zibba · 06/03/2007, 05:30 PM

I got the coralife aqualight pro 48".

I'm unsure how much wattage to use for the heater. I just ordered 2x250w ebo jager's...is this enough/too much?

Also, what are my options for the sump. It's pretty large and I would like to someday use it to frag. I'm not sure if i should use live sand for that or something else? any recommendations? Thanks

06/03/2007, 08:34 AM	#1
zibba Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,605	Just Starting Hi Everyone. I'm just beginning this fascinating hobby. I came across a 90 gallon Oceanic that I am currently trying to set up. Currently I'm in the process of cleaning all the equipment as I bought it used. With the used purchase came a 90 gal tank, stand, coralife aqualight pro, euro reef cs135 protein skimmer, and 40 gallon custom sump. I've just purchased a RO/DI from the filter guys, quiet one 4000 pump, rio seio m2600, 2 mj1200 and mod kits for both, and two jager 250w heaters. I've got to run to home depot today to get some more supplies for the pluming. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and see what you guys thought of my set up so far or if you have any more suggestions/comments about the equipment I've purchased. I'm sure I will be asking many questions as I'm new to saltwater and everything that goes along with it. Cheers.

06/03/2007, 09:40 AM	#3
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Sounds good! Glad to hear you got a good quality skimmer, and you bought an ro/di. Those are the 2 biggest mistakes noobs make i think with equipment purchases. Make sure you put valves and unions on your plumbing __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

06/03/2007, 09:41 AM	#4
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Oh and... *To Reef Central* __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

06/03/2007, 05:30 PM	#5
zibba Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,605	I got the coralife aqualight pro 48". I'm unsure how much wattage to use for the heater. I just ordered 2x250w ebo jager's...is this enough/too much? Also, what are my options for the sump. It's pretty large and I would like to someday use it to frag. I'm not sure if i should use live sand for that or something else? any recommendations? Thanks __________________ 84x42x30 (~450g) A.G.E. and ADA 90-P (~45g).

06/03/2007, 08:59 AM	#2
Obsessed_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 135	Sounds promising, what lighting did you get?