Most lMPORTANT in REEF Set UP! - Page 2

maroun.c · 10/19/2008, 01:43 PM

-A10 USD worth timer that fails and your fans don't run and your MH toast your reef in 2 hours.
- A simple heater that gets stuck ON or electrocutes your tank and maybe you.
- A powerhead that leaks electricity or worse yet Copper in your tank
-A skimmer that does not do its job well
-Bulbs that are not the correct wave lengh or not enough par...
-Test Kits giving you bad values.

Hek everything in this hobby can cause serious damage. a simple leaking tube connection or anti siphon valve that fails and drains your tank.
I would say the most important thing is good luck when you have that all others can be handled. after that you just need to get the best of the above

hyperfocal · 10/19/2008, 06:58 PM

Convenience.

If you want long term success, make sure everything is convenient. It's easy to do maintenance, water changes, cleaning, etc. when the tank is new and everything is exciting. It gets a lot harder when you're tired, sick, running late, or just wanna sit on your butt and watch TV. If you make everything convenient, it's a lot more likely to get done... especially a couple of years down the line.

Zegg · 10/19/2008, 11:12 PM

I dont know if I missed this or not but I dont think anyone mentioned Temp control of some sort, being a heater, chiller, home has ac, etc.

AZDesertRat · 10/20/2008, 08:17 AM

A good reef quality RO/DI system. The single largest ingredient in a reef tank is wate rand everything depends on the quality and consistency of that water.

Beach Magnolia · 10/20/2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by hyperfocal
Convenience.

If you want long term success, make sure everything is convenient. It's easy to do maintenance, water changes, cleaning, etc. when the tank is new and everything is exciting. It gets a lot harder when you're tired, sick, running late, or just wanna sit on your butt and watch TV. If you make everything convenient, it's a lot more likely to get done... especially a couple of years down the line.

Ain't that the truth!

marinelife · 10/20/2008, 09:44 AM

patience is key, all the equipment in the world can not help you if you do not have patience
Knowledge is a close second.
Lots of equipment list here may not be needed.

nces519 · 10/20/2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by psimitry
The patience to throw away bad LFS advice, the humility to accept the good, and the wisdom to know the difference.

(nope, never been to AA but that saying has a nice ring to it)

Yeah Aquarist Anonymous does sound like a good idea

Saltcity · 10/20/2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by Putawaywet
A wife that has a good paying job and doesn't look at the checkbook often.

Brett

I literally laughed out loud..... Cause I'm with you on this one!!

I also agree with making everything quick and easy or else it turns into work for sure!!

goldmaniac · 10/20/2008, 02:12 PM

RO/DI water, lights, and flow. THEN a skimmer. (if not keeping SPS)

I see everyone's point that a skimmer is important, but I do not run with one.

--> i do not keep SPS so I cannot make this claim when referring to specifically keeping SPS <--

If I don't run a skimmer, and have success, then it cannot be more important than other factors.

I believe that a great tank starts with great water. And MOVE that water. and lighting, depending on your corals/coralline desires.

I do not mean to start a protein skimmer/no protein skimmer debate, although I see that i'm tossing a bold claim out there.

\ Protein skimmers are very important, I will heartily acknowledge. But not absolutely necessary, which is the question in this thread.

10/19/2008, 01:43 PM	#26
maroun.c Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,111	-A10 USD worth timer that fails and your fans don't run and your MH toast your reef in 2 hours. - A simple heater that gets stuck ON or electrocutes your tank and maybe you. - A powerhead that leaks electricity or worse yet Copper in your tank -A skimmer that does not do its job well -Bulbs that are not the correct wave lengh or not enough par... -Test Kits giving you bad values. Hek everything in this hobby can cause serious damage. a simple leaking tube connection or anti siphon valve that fails and drains your tank. I would say the most important thing is good luck when you have that all others can be handled. after that you just need to get the best of the above __________________ 390 G mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 390G mixed reef

10/19/2008, 06:58 PM	#27
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	Convenience. If you want long term success, make sure everything is convenient. It's easy to do maintenance, water changes, cleaning, etc. when the tank is new and everything is exciting. It gets a lot harder when you're tired, sick, running late, or just wanna sit on your butt and watch TV. If you make everything convenient, it's a lot more likely to get done... especially a couple of years down the line. __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

10/19/2008, 11:12 PM	#28
Zegg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 785	I dont know if I missed this or not but I dont think anyone mentioned Temp control of some sort, being a heater, chiller, home has ac, etc. __________________ SCRK Member Current Tank Info: 400 FOWLR

10/20/2008, 09:44 AM	#31
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	patience is key, all the equipment in the world can not help you if you do not have patience Knowledge is a close second. Lots of equipment list here may not be needed. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

10/20/2008, 08:17 AM	#29
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	A good reef quality RO/DI system. The single largest ingredient in a reef tank is wate rand everything depends on the quality and consistency of that water.

10/20/2008, 02:12 PM	#34
goldmaniac Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,567	RO/DI water, lights, and flow. THEN a skimmer. (if not keeping SPS) I see everyone's point that a skimmer is important, but I do not run with one. --> i do not keep SPS so I cannot make this claim when referring to specifically keeping SPS <-- If I don't run a skimmer, and have success, then it cannot be more important than other factors. I believe that a great tank starts with great water. And MOVE that water. and lighting, depending on your corals/coralline desires. I do not mean to start a protein skimmer/no protein skimmer debate, although I see that i'm tossing a bold claim out there. \ Protein skimmers are very important, I will heartily acknowledge. But not absolutely necessary, which is the question in this thread.