My equipment list for a 150G FOWLR

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 07:35 AM

Sometime around spring i would like to get a 150gallon Trigger/puffer tank going and i would like some opinions on my list of things needed.

Here is my list of equipment:

tank- 150gallon
sump- 75gallon
Stand- A pretty one
Skimmer- Octopus Extreme 250
Flow- 4 Koralia 4's
Return pump from sump- Mag 12 or 18
Heater- 2- 200watt
Light- Something basic

So there is my list... PLEASE let me know if im missing something that i will need

thanks
mark

svynx · 02/05/2009, 09:20 AM

If I were to do it, I'd up the skimmer. Both of those fish are messy eaters and you are pushing what the skimmer can handle. I don't want to suggest a skimmer since I haven't researched the larger ones myself. Would you put a refugium in the sump?

Fizz71 · 02/05/2009, 09:26 AM

40x turnover on a FOWLR? OK, but probably more than you need IMO.

I personally would do an RO filter even on a FOWLR setup, but that's because my water sucks.

You also left out the tons of little accessories, but I am going assume you just care about the big stuff...if you want accessories too I could list 'em off. What you have there is a good start.

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fizz71
40x turnover on a FOWLR? OK, but probably more than you need IMO.

I personally would do an RO filter even on a FOWLR setup, but that's because my water sucks.

You also left out the tons of little accessories, but I am going assume you just care about the big stuff...if you want accessories too I could list 'em off. What you have there is a good start.

I have an RO unit already.

Anyways what other accessories are you talking about?

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by svynx
If I were to do it, I'd up the skimmer. Both of those fish are messy eaters and you are pushing what the skimmer can handle. I don't want to suggest a skimmer since I haven't researched the larger ones myself. Would you put a refugium in the sump?

Yes, either that or one of the large CPR fuges

THE ROOK · 02/05/2009, 10:53 AM

I'd say your off to a good start. I personally like your skimmer & Koralia choices. Much better than most starts I've seen.

A 75 gallon sump will have plenty of room for a sweet refuge.

Possibly p/u a Ranco dual controller for your heaters & fans.

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE ROOK
I'd say your off to a good start. I personally like your skimmer & Koralia choices. Much better than most starts I've seen.

A 75 gallon sump will have plenty of room for a sweet refuge.

Possibly p/u a Ranco dual controller for your heaters & fans.

thanks, i dont wanna skimp on the equipment, just wanna buy the best now so i wont have to upgrade down the road..

Newb question- Whats a P/U Ranco? lol What does it do?

SaltyTX · 02/05/2009, 11:59 AM

p/u usually means pick up

Ranco I assume is a brand name..

THE ROOK · 02/05/2009, 12:45 PM

Sorry - Ranco makes a dual temperature controller. Plug your heaters into one side & your cooling fans into the other.

Then you set the temp you want your tank to maintain & it will turn your equipment on & off as needed.

Heaters are very failure prone & Ranco controllers are bulletproof by comparision.

http://www.rancoetc.com/ranco-etc211...age-p-105.html

If you do utilize one, I recommend you set your individual heater controls slightly higher than the Ranco. Better safe than sorry.

They make single & dual units. Singles would only control heat or cool. They are available many places online & come up occasionally used on here.

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 12:45 PM

lol ok thanks... I will look it up

Fizz71 · 02/05/2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
I have an RO unit already.

Anyways what other accessories are you talking about?

All the little (and not so little) stuff that you'll obviously need, but could get opinions on....
Refractometer
Test Kits
Temperature montior
Test Kits
Fans (may not need)
Did I mention Test Kits?
MagFloat Scraper
Salt (which)
Food (which)
Substrate (which or none)
Fuge
Overflow (if you're not drilled, which I hope you will be)
Mechanical filter-probably a sock on your sump line since your an eel short of the messiest tank you can have

...did I miss anything?

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 01:08 PM

Refractometer
Test Kits
Temperature montior
Test Kits
Fans (may not need)
Did I mention Test Kits?
MagFloat Scraper
Salt (which) oceanic
Food (which) will get when needed
Substrate- Fine Live sand

Got all that stuff, i have another tank 24g nano-cube

WinnipegDragon · 02/05/2009, 01:10 PM

That's a big return pump unless you have a basement sump... A Mag 7 would probably be a better fit if the sump is in the stand.

NaNo-NeWb1983 · 02/05/2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WinnipegDragon
That's a big return pump unless you have a basement sump... A Mag 7 would probably be a better fit if the sump is in the stand.

thanks, i will keep that in mind. Yes the sump will be in stand

02/05/2009, 07:35 AM	#1
NaNo-NeWb1983 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saginaw, Mi Posts: 85	My equipment list for a 150G FOWLR Sometime around spring i would like to get a 150gallon Trigger/puffer tank going and i would like some opinions on my list of things needed. Here is my list of equipment: tank- 150gallon sump- 75gallon Stand- A pretty one Skimmer- Octopus Extreme 250 Flow- 4 Koralia 4's Return pump from sump- Mag 12 or 18 Heater- 2- 200watt Light- Something basic So there is my list... PLEASE let me know if im missing something that i will need thanks mark Last edited by NaNo-NeWb1983; 02/05/2009 at 08:15 AM.

02/05/2009, 09:20 AM	#2
svynx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mt. Wolf, PA Posts: 974	If I were to do it, I'd up the skimmer. Both of those fish are messy eaters and you are pushing what the skimmer can handle. I don't want to suggest a skimmer since I haven't researched the larger ones myself. Would you put a refugium in the sump? __________________ "What?!? Haven't you ever seen someone work on an engine with an axe before?" Mythbusters Current Tank Info: Biocube 29, Aurora puck LED

02/05/2009, 09:26 AM	#3
Fizz71 FragSwapper Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Lawn, PA Posts: 5,800	40x turnover on a FOWLR? OK, but probably more than you need IMO. I personally would do an RO filter even on a FOWLR setup, but that's because my water sucks. You also left out the tons of little accessories, but I am going assume you just care about the big stuff...if you want accessories too I could list 'em off. What you have there is a good start. __________________ --Fizz Current Tank Info: Current system is 8x2x2 240g peninsula setup with a single "chamber" 100g sump in the basement with an RDSB. All corals are 100% home grown from frags of fellow reefers (low natural reef impact).

02/05/2009, 01:10 PM	#13
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	That's a big return pump unless you have a basement sump... A Mag 7 would probably be a better fit if the sump is in the stand. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/05/2009, 10:53 AM	#6
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	I'd say your off to a good start. I personally like your skimmer & Koralia choices. Much better than most starts I've seen. A 75 gallon sump will have plenty of room for a sweet refuge. Possibly p/u a Ranco dual controller for your heaters & fans.

02/05/2009, 11:59 AM	#8
SaltyTX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC for now.. Posts: 155	p/u usually means pick up Ranco I assume is a brand name..

02/05/2009, 12:45 PM	#9
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Sorry - Ranco makes a dual temperature controller. Plug your heaters into one side & your cooling fans into the other. Then you set the temp you want your tank to maintain & it will turn your equipment on & off as needed. Heaters are very failure prone & Ranco controllers are bulletproof by comparision. http://www.rancoetc.com/ranco-etc211...age-p-105.html If you do utilize one, I recommend you set your individual heater controls slightly higher than the Ranco. Better safe than sorry. They make single & dual units. Singles would only control heat or cool. They are available many places online & come up occasionally used on here.

02/05/2009, 01:08 PM	#12
NaNo-NeWb1983 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saginaw, Mi Posts: 85	Refractometer Test Kits Temperature montior Test Kits Fans (may not need) Did I mention Test Kits? MagFloat Scraper Salt (which) oceanic Food (which) will get when needed Substrate- Fine Live sand Got all that stuff, i have another tank 24g nano-cube