new upgrade parts - what order

treyman · 09/27/2014, 07:28 AM

hello,

i currently have a FOWLR tank working to get to a reef tank (only fish is one clown). Details - 120 Gallon dual corner flow tank, 29 gallon DIY sump (20 gal actual), Coralife Skimmer rated to 65 gallons, 9watt turbo twist UV sterilizer, SEN 600GA Submersible return pump, BRS dual carbon & GFO reactor. DIY RODI saltwater mixing station for water changes.

after doing about 3 months of research, I want to add/ upgrade to the following parts -
Neptune APEX standard ($525)
2x Kessil 360w LED lights ($400 each) might need 3x
vertex omega 150 skimmer ($400)
2x vortech MP40 powerhead ($400 each)

I can not afford to buy all of these parts all at once. what order should I get them in? or in what order would you rank these items (most needed to least)? are there any other parts or items you would add if you were in my shoes knowing the goal is that i want to make a very colorful flourishing reef tank?

thanks,

Shawn O · 09/27/2014, 10:37 AM

If it were me...
vertex omega 150 skimmer ($400)
2x vortech MP40 powerhead ($400 each)
2x Kessil 360w LED lights ($400 each) might need 3x
Neptune APEX standard ($525)

treyman · 10/09/2014, 11:42 AM

OK

Pulling the trigger on the Skimmer tonight. also going to re-hook up my ATS and my dual carbon GFO BRS Reactor. My nitrates better be ready to be decimated.

(I got the Apex last week, its amazing)

Scuba_Steve · 10/09/2014, 09:29 PM

Depending on what type of lighting you have now, I would get your lights next if the goal is to have a reef tank. That is the only thing absolutely holding you back from getting some starter corals.

09/27/2014, 07:28 AM	#1
treyman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: GA Posts: 26	new upgrade parts - what order hello, i currently have a FOWLR tank working to get to a reef tank (only fish is one clown). Details - 120 Gallon dual corner flow tank, 29 gallon DIY sump (20 gal actual), Coralife Skimmer rated to 65 gallons, 9watt turbo twist UV sterilizer, SEN 600GA Submersible return pump, BRS dual carbon & GFO reactor. DIY RODI saltwater mixing station for water changes. after doing about 3 months of research, I want to add/ upgrade to the following parts - Neptune APEX standard ($525) 2x Kessil 360w LED lights ($400 each) might need 3x vertex omega 150 skimmer ($400) 2x vortech MP40 powerhead ($400 each) I can not afford to buy all of these parts all at once. what order should I get them in? or in what order would you rank these items (most needed to least)? are there any other parts or items you would add if you were in my shoes knowing the goal is that i want to make a very colorful flourishing reef tank? thanks,

10/09/2014, 09:29 PM	#4
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Depending on what type of lighting you have now, I would get your lights next if the goal is to have a reef tank. That is the only thing absolutely holding you back from getting some starter corals. __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

09/27/2014, 10:37 AM	#2
Shawn O Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 1,474	If it were me... vertex omega 150 skimmer ($400) 2x vortech MP40 powerhead ($400 each) 2x Kessil 360w LED lights ($400 each) might need 3x Neptune APEX standard ($525)

10/09/2014, 11:42 AM	#3
treyman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: GA Posts: 26	OK Pulling the trigger on the Skimmer tonight. also going to re-hook up my ATS and my dual carbon GFO BRS Reactor. My nitrates better be ready to be decimated. (I got the Apex last week, its amazing)