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grand reef1 · 06/10/2009, 12:51 PM

I havea list of suplice for my reef aquarium.
(1) Acrylic aquarium/oak stand
(2) RO unit
(3) Protien skimmer
(4) Temp control
(5) Chiller
(6) Heaters
(7) 20g Sump
(8) Activated carbon
(9) Return Pump
(10) Overflow box
(11) Airstones
(12) Air Pump
(13) Lighting
(14) Algae Scraper/ Syphon
(15)Refractometer

Michael · 06/10/2009, 12:58 PM

live rock, sand, powerheads, synthetic salt mix, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate test kit, aquarium log

no need for airstones

805reef · 06/10/2009, 01:11 PM

are you going to run your carbon in bags or in a reactor?
by RO unit, are you planning on getting RODI, because you should
containers to mix saltwater in

also you are going to need lots of misc. plumbing pieces and glue

grand reef1 · 06/10/2009, 01:17 PM

how many power heads and what do they do/ do they connect to anything?

I'm going to run carbon in a bag. I was just planning on an RO unit bacause ive heard from a lot of people that it is just a waste of money.

Michael · 06/10/2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by grand reef1
how many power heads and what do they do/ do they connect to anything?

I'm going to run carbon in a bag. I was just planning on an RO unit bacause ive heard from a lot of people that it is just a waste of money.

depends on what size aquarium you have and what you intend to keep in it, let me know and i will suggest some phs for you

ReefWreak · 06/10/2009, 01:26 PM

A quality RO system is one of the most important parts of the home aquarium, and certainly the most important when first setting up/filling a new tank...

What size tank, and can you specifically name what the equipment is? Then we can suggest the right powerhead.

Michael · 06/10/2009, 01:27 PM

sorry i just realised i missed your second statement about carbon, how are you planning on installing the bag/ where abouts in the system? and a ro system is fine, but id suggest you get a di with it

grand reef1 · 06/10/2009, 01:31 PM

My aquarium is a rectangular 50 gallon.

I was planning on sliding the activated carbon in betwine to walls of acrylic sheets in my sump were the water is most likly to travel though most of the time.

Michael · 06/10/2009, 01:40 PM

well you still didnt say what your intended future stock would be, however id suggest 2 k3s for a basic 50 gallon, it should be ok for soft corals with 1 or 2 sps in the future if your lighting is adequate.

im a tunze fan myself, not sure if a couple of tunze nanos would be too much for you or not though, im assuming you have a decent return pump from your sump, if not the tunzes may well be fine for your system.

KarlBob · 06/10/2009, 02:04 PM

Some powerheads can be connected to various types of equipment as pumps, but when they're being used as powerheads, they're usually not connected to anything. Their purpose is to push water around the tank. Many corals need flowing water to bring nutrients to them and blow wastes away.

In your case, since you will have a sump, the return pump might provide most of the water movement you need. It can still be a good idea, though, to add a couple of powerheads. They'll help to break up the flow from the return pump, and add some healthy turbulence to the tank.

There are two basic types of powerheads, impeller and propeller. The impeller-type has been used for decades as a water pump. The rotating impeller is concealed inside the unit, and the flow comes out through a nozzle. Because the flow is constricted, it's very uniform and one-directional, or laminar. This is the same type of pump that will probably be in your protein skimmer, and your return pump will likely be one of these. Lots of companies have been making this type of powerhead for many years.

The other basic style of powerhead is the propeller type. These tend to look like a boat propeller in a cage. The water flows out of them in a wide, turbulent stream. They've become very popular in the last few years, and several companies are now making them.

805reef · 06/10/2009, 02:32 PM

im curious where you read that DI is "just a waste of money"?
the point of an RODI system is to take all the total disolved solids (TDS) out of your tap water so that you can replace the evaporated water with nice clean water for your fishes and corals. a RO system alone will lower your TDS some, but the DI part will (should) take it down to 0 (zero), which is perfect!

06/10/2009, 12:51 PM	#1
grand reef1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 143	list I havea list of suplice for my reef aquarium. (1) Acrylic aquarium/oak stand (2) RO unit (3) Protien skimmer (4) Temp control (5) Chiller (6) Heaters (7) 20g Sump (8) Activated carbon (9) Return Pump (10) Overflow box (11) Airstones (12) Air Pump (13) Lighting (14) Algae Scraper/ Syphon (15)Refractometer

06/10/2009, 12:58 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	live rock, sand, powerheads, synthetic salt mix, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate test kit, aquarium log no need for airstones __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

06/10/2009, 01:11 PM	#3
805reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,588	are you going to run your carbon in bags or in a reactor? by RO unit, are you planning on getting RODI, because you should containers to mix saltwater in also you are going to need lots of misc. plumbing pieces and glue __________________ Vince 300 gallon peninsula, return:RD3 Speedy 230, Turbo's Rev4 L2 Algae Turf Scrubber, (2) Gyre 150s, Advanced Acrylic sump, (4) Ocean Revive T247s, Apex (classic w/ black sticker;):D)

06/10/2009, 01:27 PM	#7
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	sorry i just realised i missed your second statement about carbon, how are you planning on installing the bag/ where abouts in the system? and a ro system is fine, but id suggest you get a di with it __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

06/10/2009, 01:40 PM	#9
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well you still didnt say what your intended future stock would be, however id suggest 2 k3s for a basic 50 gallon, it should be ok for soft corals with 1 or 2 sps in the future if your lighting is adequate. im a tunze fan myself, not sure if a couple of tunze nanos would be too much for you or not though, im assuming you have a decent return pump from your sump, if not the tunzes may well be fine for your system. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

06/10/2009, 01:17 PM	#4
grand reef1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 143	how many power heads and what do they do/ do they connect to anything? I'm going to run carbon in a bag. I was just planning on an RO unit bacause ive heard from a lot of people that it is just a waste of money.

06/10/2009, 01:26 PM	#6
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	A quality RO system is one of the most important parts of the home aquarium, and certainly the most important when first setting up/filling a new tank... What size tank, and can you specifically name what the equipment is? Then we can suggest the right powerhead.

06/10/2009, 01:31 PM	#8
grand reef1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 143	My aquarium is a rectangular 50 gallon. I was planning on sliding the activated carbon in betwine to walls of acrylic sheets in my sump were the water is most likly to travel though most of the time.

06/10/2009, 02:04 PM	#10
KarlBob Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Laveen, AZ Posts: 2,309	Some powerheads can be connected to various types of equipment as pumps, but when they're being used as powerheads, they're usually not connected to anything. Their purpose is to push water around the tank. Many corals need flowing water to bring nutrients to them and blow wastes away. In your case, since you will have a sump, the return pump might provide most of the water movement you need. It can still be a good idea, though, to add a couple of powerheads. They'll help to break up the flow from the return pump, and add some healthy turbulence to the tank. There are two basic types of powerheads, impeller and propeller. The impeller-type has been used for decades as a water pump. The rotating impeller is concealed inside the unit, and the flow comes out through a nozzle. Because the flow is constricted, it's very uniform and one-directional, or laminar. This is the same type of pump that will probably be in your protein skimmer, and your return pump will likely be one of these. Lots of companies have been making this type of powerhead for many years. The other basic style of powerhead is the propeller type. These tend to look like a boat propeller in a cage. The water flows out of them in a wide, turbulent stream. They've become very popular in the last few years, and several companies are now making them. __________________ Later, KarlBob Current Tank Info: No tanks for now. Starting over in Austin sometime next year.

06/10/2009, 02:32 PM	#11
805reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,588	im curious where you read that DI is "just a waste of money"? the point of an RODI system is to take all the total disolved solids (TDS) out of your tap water so that you can replace the evaporated water with nice clean water for your fishes and corals. a RO system alone will lower your TDS some, but the DI part will (should) take it down to 0 (zero), which is perfect! __________________ Vince 300 gallon peninsula, return:RD3 Speedy 230, Turbo's Rev4 L2 Algae Turf Scrubber, (2) Gyre 150s, Advanced Acrylic sump, (4) Ocean Revive T247s, Apex (classic w/ black sticker;):D)