Need help with a purchase.....

rsteckly · 02/04/2012, 11:21 AM

Guys and gals, help me spend some money!! I won a contest at work and am aloud to get something up to $300. I currently have a 125G tank with a 70G sump, protein skimmer two heaters, and two Koralia 750's. What should I use my $300 for? Was thinking of maybe getting a calcium reactor or uv sterilizer. I am wanting a nice reef tank, but am curious what would be the best next investment.

Oh and I do have a RO/DI unit too.

imolaragazzo · 02/04/2012, 11:30 AM

What kind of corals do you keep in your tank/can we see some pictures? I'd pass on the uv sterilizer. Calc reactor would be nice if it's something you need, like you've got corals that have a high calc need and you're dosing a lot right now. What kind of lighting do you have? Maybe it's a great time for you to upgrade to some nice LED fixtures, although you'd have to pay more than 300.

gveng · 02/04/2012, 11:30 AM

can it be used? if yes, mp40 or light fixture or a good start to a diy led set up.

rsteckly · 02/04/2012, 11:32 AM

I just upgraded my lights to 3 AI Sol Blue's. I'll take a picture once the lights come in. The tank is pretty light right now of corrals, but I would like more. I currently have a couple pieces of frogspawn one SPS, and some zoa's.

imolaragazzo · 02/04/2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rsteckly

I just upgraded my lights to 3 AI Sol Blue's. I'll take a picture once the lights come in. The tank is pretty light right now of corrals, but I would like more. I currently have a couple pieces of frogspawn one SPS, and some zoa's.

In that case I'd try going for a vortech. It'll be a while before you stock up that big of a tank where you'll want to add a calc reactor when dosing becomes too much. Or are you able to spend this money on livestock? Maybe you could get a bunch of corals.

rsteckly · 02/04/2012, 12:22 PM

I could definitely spend it on Livestock... Ill add a picture now. I just wasn't sure if I should be adding anything else to get started.

Arkayology · 02/04/2012, 12:44 PM

If you want to add a lot of SPS, I would get a calcium reactor.

aleonn · 02/04/2012, 01:44 PM

I'd get an MP40 or calcium reactor.

rsteckly · 02/04/2012, 02:04 PM

What would be the main benefit of a MP40 over just buying two more Koralias?

02/04/2012, 11:21 AM	#1
rsteckly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 118	Need help with a purchase..... Guys and gals, help me spend some money!! I won a contest at work and am aloud to get something up to $300. I currently have a 125G tank with a 70G sump, protein skimmer two heaters, and two Koralia 750's. What should I use my $300 for? Was thinking of maybe getting a calcium reactor or uv sterilizer. I am wanting a nice reef tank, but am curious what would be the best next investment. Oh and I do have a RO/DI unit too.

02/04/2012, 11:30 AM	#3
gveng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 2,385	can it be used? if yes, mp40 or light fixture or a good start to a diy led set up. __________________ \| IM \| KESSIL \| TUNZE \|

02/04/2012, 11:32 AM	#4
rsteckly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 118	I just upgraded my lights to 3 AI Sol Blue's. I'll take a picture once the lights come in. The tank is pretty light right now of corrals, but I would like more. I currently have a couple pieces of frogspawn one SPS, and some zoa's. Last edited by rsteckly; 02/04/2012 at 11:34 AM. Reason: iPad errors

02/04/2012, 12:44 PM	#7
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	If you want to add a lot of SPS, I would get a calcium reactor. __________________ -Matt in between tanks

02/04/2012, 11:30 AM	#2
imolaragazzo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 160	What kind of corals do you keep in your tank/can we see some pictures? I'd pass on the uv sterilizer. Calc reactor would be nice if it's something you need, like you've got corals that have a high calc need and you're dosing a lot right now. What kind of lighting do you have? Maybe it's a great time for you to upgrade to some nice LED fixtures, although you'd have to pay more than 300.

02/04/2012, 01:44 PM	#8
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	I'd get an MP40 or calcium reactor.

02/04/2012, 02:04 PM	#9
rsteckly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 118	What would be the main benefit of a MP40 over just buying two more Koralias?