45 Cube Equipment Opinions/Suggestions.

E.intheC · 01/29/2010, 04:52 PM

OK. The tank build is coming along pretty well overall. I've been going a lot slower with this tank, and for the past few months have been trying to think about every aspect and planning each part out.

Most pieces of the build have been bought/made already, but I have a few things left. (And due to my amazing salary

and the need [and desire

] to save for the wedding coming up, I need to go slow with the remaining..)

Keeping in mind this is going to be an SPS focused mixed tank, I'd just like to get some opinions on what order you think I should buy them.

A. Autotopoff.com dual switch unit ATO unit.

B. Carbon Reactor

C. GFO Reactor

D. LED lighting (Powerbrite strips, for mostly supplementation)

E. Dosing. (IE 2 part and possibly Calc Reactors/Litermeter, etc)

I already have the tank, lights, skimmer, vortech, controller, return pump, etc.. Just looking for some input on the above.

Thanks in advance.

boodlefish · 01/29/2010, 04:55 PM

your order looks good to me. i have to say that a dosing pump has kept my tank supper stable, no missed days no user error etc. but its a luxury not a need.

wisesam · 01/29/2010, 06:22 PM

I would get (A) and (E) first. I think it's better to establish stable water parameters.
GFO and carbon can be added according to the livestock and bioload later.

Nanook · 01/29/2010, 06:37 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

E.intheC · 01/29/2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the help. I actually didn't put them in any particular order. I think the ATO should be first but the rest aren't really in order

E.intheC · 01/30/2010, 11:28 AM

let's focus a bit more on the dosing. Does anyone use the BRS dosers? They're much cheaper than a Litermeter dosing system. (Pardon my 'newbieness' with dosing, as I have almost zero experience and haven't read much yet [that will change soon].)

Reefobsession · 01/30/2010, 12:47 PM

I use BRS dosers and I love them. I have 4. 2 for 2 part, and the other two for vodka and MB7. I would definitly look into getting a digital aquatics reef keeper lite. You can easily control everything on your tank, including your dosing pumps. They only cost $100. I even control my waste bucket from my skimmer. If the valve is tripped then it shuts off my skimmer. I also have my skimmer on a delay, just in case my power goes off my skimmer won't turn on for a minute so that my sump is at the right level.

moondoggy4 · 01/30/2010, 01:34 PM

Bubble Magnus has come out with a new Doser maybe look at them.

E.intheC · 01/30/2010, 03:31 PM

Interesting. I already have the RKL

Reefobsession · 01/30/2010, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.intheC

Interesting. I already have the RKL

I would sign up for a BRS group buy and get two for cheaper. Easy decision now between the bubble magnus doser and the BRS dosers.

E.intheC · 01/31/2010, 02:16 PM

where is the group buy you speak of? Also, do you have to buy more than one?

Reefobsession · 01/31/2010, 06:18 PM

The group buys happen on reefcentral. Just type in BRS group buy in the search tab. You would need two for 2 part. One for ALK and one for CA.

moondoggy4 · 01/31/2010, 08:31 PM

Hope this helps http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1782210

E.intheC · 04/01/2010, 09:15 PM

..going to attempt a revival at this.

01/29/2010, 04:52 PM	#1
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	45 Cube Equipment Opinions/Suggestions. OK. The tank build is coming along pretty well overall. I've been going a lot slower with this tank, and for the past few months have been trying to think about every aspect and planning each part out. Most pieces of the build have been bought/made already, but I have a few things left. (And due to my amazing salary and the need [and desire ] to save for the wedding coming up, I need to go slow with the remaining..) Keeping in mind this is going to be an SPS focused mixed tank, I'd just like to get some opinions on what order you think I should buy them. A. Autotopoff.com dual switch unit ATO unit. B. Carbon Reactor C. GFO Reactor D. LED lighting (Powerbrite strips, for mostly supplementation) E. Dosing. (IE 2 part and possibly Calc Reactors/Litermeter, etc) I already have the tank, lights, skimmer, vortech, controller, return pump, etc.. Just looking for some input on the above. Thanks in advance. __________________ -Eric

01/29/2010, 04:55 PM	#2
boodlefish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 971	your order looks good to me. i have to say that a dosing pump has kept my tank supper stable, no missed days no user error etc. but its a luxury not a need. __________________ Tucker SCRK Member Current Tank Info: 100 Gal Rimless and Shallow, T5 8x PM, BK 200 mini, 2x Mp40w, BSR 2 part, Aquatronica controlled and dosed

01/29/2010, 06:37 PM	#4
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

01/29/2010, 06:46 PM	#5
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Thanks for the help. I actually didn't put them in any particular order. I think the ATO should be first but the rest aren't really in order __________________ -Eric

01/30/2010, 11:28 AM	#6
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	let's focus a bit more on the dosing. Does anyone use the BRS dosers? They're much cheaper than a Litermeter dosing system. (Pardon my 'newbieness' with dosing, as I have almost zero experience and haven't read much yet [that will change soon].) __________________ -Eric

01/29/2010, 06:22 PM	#3
wisesam Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond BC Canada Posts: 12	I would get (A) and (E) first. I think it's better to establish stable water parameters. GFO and carbon can be added according to the livestock and bioload later.

01/30/2010, 12:47 PM	#7
Reefobsession Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IN Posts: 1,037	I use BRS dosers and I love them. I have 4. 2 for 2 part, and the other two for vodka and MB7. I would definitly look into getting a digital aquatics reef keeper lite. You can easily control everything on your tank, including your dosing pumps. They only cost $100. I even control my waste bucket from my skimmer. If the valve is tripped then it shuts off my skimmer. I also have my skimmer on a delay, just in case my power goes off my skimmer won't turn on for a minute so that my sump is at the right level.

01/30/2010, 01:34 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Bubble Magnus has come out with a new Doser maybe look at them.

01/30/2010, 03:31 PM	#9
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Interesting. I already have the RKL __________________ -Eric

01/31/2010, 02:16 PM	#11
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	where is the group buy you speak of? Also, do you have to buy more than one? __________________ -Eric

01/31/2010, 06:18 PM	#12
Reefobsession Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IN Posts: 1,037	The group buys happen on reefcentral. Just type in BRS group buy in the search tab. You would need two for 2 part. One for ALK and one for CA.

01/31/2010, 08:31 PM	#13
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Hope this helps http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1782210

04/01/2010, 09:15 PM	#14
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	..going to attempt a revival at this. __________________ -Eric