Need help starting over

bkvreef · 10/01/2011, 07:18 AM

Ok I have been w/o a tank for about a year and a half.
I tried to start back up a year ago and the tank leaked.
So now before I get back in here's what I need:
I am looking at a tank somewhere around 4'x2'x2',* reef.
Price is an issue but I am in no hurry, so I can save up for quality equipment.* But (although mp's are nice they are not an option) don't start recommending bubble blasters and other over the top ideas.

What equipment would you recommend?

wencels · 10/01/2011, 08:23 AM

I was kind of looking at the same thing. I think I may be going for a 150g. 4 x 2 x 31". I still have a lot of my equipment from before except the big things such as tank, skimmer, lights, and water movement. I kind of figured that I could get away with about $3000 including an MP60. I was looking at either a Skimz skimmer or a Vertex.

moondoggy4 · 10/01/2011, 12:24 PM

I would definitely look into the used forums. You could buy a used Euro Reef skimmer do have have over 30'' in height there is a great barely used ER for sale at a great price. Vertex is another great option get a Gen 3 and if the pump goes out you could upgrade to a ATB pump.

bkvreef · 10/01/2011, 02:23 PM

Thanks!
I guess I'm looking for recommendations, such as powerheads: koralia best price, etc.
Having been in the hobby for several years prior to my break I was wondering if there were any new items that were great purchases.

wildman926 · 10/01/2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkvreef

don't start recommending bubble blasters and other over the top ideas.

What equipment would you recommend?

You consider skimmers with these pumps over the top in price? The pump is the heart of a skimmer. These pumps/skimmers are mid priced considering what other high end "over the top" skimmers go for. In this hobby, it ends up costing you more in the long run by cheaping out at first.

SRO 2000

bkvreef · 10/01/2011, 04:07 PM

Sorry!!!

I meant to say: "don't recommend bubble king", not bubble blaster.
Thanks for the correction wildman

10/01/2011, 07:18 AM	#1
bkvreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 439	Need help starting over Ok I have been w/o a tank for about a year and a half. I tried to start back up a year ago and the tank leaked. So now before I get back in here's what I need: I am looking at a tank somewhere around 4'x2'x2',* reef. Price is an issue but I am in no hurry, so I can save up for quality equipment.* But (although mp's are nice they are not an option) don't start recommending bubble blasters and other over the top ideas. What equipment would you recommend?

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10/01/2011, 08:23 AM	#2
wencels Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kincardine, Ontario Posts: 24	I was kind of looking at the same thing. I think I may be going for a 150g. 4 x 2 x 31". I still have a lot of my equipment from before except the big things such as tank, skimmer, lights, and water movement. I kind of figured that I could get away with about $3000 including an MP60. I was looking at either a Skimz skimmer or a Vertex.

10/01/2011, 12:24 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would definitely look into the used forums. You could buy a used Euro Reef skimmer do have have over 30'' in height there is a great barely used ER for sale at a great price. Vertex is another great option get a Gen 3 and if the pump goes out you could upgrade to a ATB pump.

10/01/2011, 02:23 PM	#4
bkvreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 439	Thanks! I guess I'm looking for recommendations, such as powerheads: koralia best price, etc. Having been in the hobby for several years prior to my break I was wondering if there were any new items that were great purchases.

10/01/2011, 04:07 PM	#6
bkvreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 439	Sorry!!! I meant to say: "don't recommend bubble king", not bubble blaster. Thanks for the correction wildman