Whats your favorite 3 pieces of equipment?

seagirl · 06/21/2007, 04:42 PM

We have such a variety and selection for our equipment, i was wondering what 3 pieces of equipment you like the best. Now i know we all need lights, so i won't count them, but what else do you like? My 3 are-

1. Neptune AC Jr, -great way to automate everything i need, and keeps tank more stable than i could do by myself

2. Oceanus ATO. - Boy did i get tired of carrying buckets everyday. Now the level in the sump is always the same and i have failsafes if water goes too high or too low, great piece of mind for me.

3. Sump/Fuge- i guess i'll count it as equipment. too many benifits to name(i'm sure you know them all anyways)

DeltecRules · 06/21/2007, 05:02 PM

2 x Tunze 6000 Streams with 2 x single controllers

Deltec AP600 Protein Skimmer

Sander 50 mg Ozone Generator

millepora · 06/21/2007, 05:08 PM

Flow

Calcium reactor

Skimmer

aninjaatemyshoe · 06/21/2007, 05:12 PM

1. ACJr - so many possibilities...
2. Automated Light Mover
3. My newly modded AE recirc 135 skimmer with OR 2700 (mostly because it is my first successful skimmer mod)

kodyboy · 06/21/2007, 05:15 PM

tunze 9010 skimmer
aquactinics T5 x 5 39 watt light fixture
wavysea unit
MJ mod 1200
aerofoamer 630 skimmer

seagirl · 06/21/2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aninjaatemyshoe
1. ACJr - so many possibilities...
2. Automated Light Mover
3. My newly modded AE recirc 135 skimmer with OR 2700 (mostly because it is my first successful skimmer mod)

is the light mover a diy?

aninjaatemyshoe · 06/21/2007, 06:02 PM

No, it is a unit used in hydroponics: http://www.lightrail3.com/

Justin James · 06/21/2007, 06:24 PM

Euro Reef RS 250 skimmer

Hydor Koralia #4 powerheads

I know you said not to count lights but I love my Luminarc lll mini stealth DE pendents. They are like no other.

Jim_S · 06/21/2007, 07:16 PM

My Euro-Reef RC180

Tunze TS24 set

Ranco dual stage.....

Musho3210 · 06/21/2007, 07:19 PM

Tank
Stand
Reef Crystals Salt

mr.maroonsalty · 06/21/2007, 07:45 PM

The one's that give me the most enjoyment though they are really accessories are 1.magnifying glass 2.flashlight 3. occasionally my camera

Andrew · 06/21/2007, 07:46 PM

1) Tunze 6060
2) Tunze 6045
3) Tunze 6025

I don't really have much equipment yet since I'm the stage of switching over to a different tank and only have one fish.

old salty · 06/21/2007, 07:46 PM

Mag Float glass cleaner (I get instant results when I use it.)

Light timers - If I had to plug and unplug the lights every day, I'd go bananas.

Thermometer - tells me what I need to know, no moving parts, no power consumed, really easy to clean, about $3 to replace if need be.

seagirl · 06/21/2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mr.maroonsalty
The one's that give me the most enjoyment though they are really accessories are 1.magnifying glass 2.flashlight 3. occasionally my camera

that's an interesting answer. i have never tried a magnifying glass, but i will now

KEstep · 06/21/2007, 08:01 PM

Reefkeeper 2
Vortechs
Lumenarc Reflectors

dmack · 06/21/2007, 08:25 PM

AC Jr
Tunze Osmolator
moded octopus nw200 skimmer

luke33 · 06/21/2007, 08:33 PM

Koralia #4
Skimmers
IC T5's

jmait769 · 06/21/2007, 09:34 PM

Tunze Osmolator

AC Jr

ReefTek Kalk Stirrer

In that order!

lilchris · 06/21/2007, 10:18 PM

jmait769- How do you like the ReefTek Kalk Stirrer? I am in the market for one and the ReefTek is in my top 3 to buy. Some feedback will be helpful.

hahnmeister · 06/22/2007, 12:15 AM

Tunze TS24 kit (2x6100's w/ shrouds from 6200s for wider flow, and a multi controller).

Light Mover (Gualala Robotics Light Rail 3.5)

Deltec Calcium Reactor

EBOLII · 06/22/2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aninjaatemyshoe

2. Automated Light Mover

Quote:

Originally posted by hahnmeister
Light Mover (Gualala Robotics Light Rail 3.5)

I read about it and like the idea. Can you post some images of your setup as reference?

hahnmeister · 06/22/2007, 03:29 AM

hahnmeister · 06/22/2007, 03:34 AM

Its still being set up... but its going to allow me to light my 120XL with a single halide, rather than the 'usual' two. Its dead silent, and goes through a complete cycle every 4 minutes (1 minute to travel, 1 minute delay at each end). To fill in the dead spots, as well as suppliment the main halide, I will use a few rows of T5 bulbs. That way, the whole tank will be lit for viewing... the halide will simply provide 'peak amounts'. Its a very natural solution... others that use these are very pleased. Im just geeked that w/o the fixed light source(s), the coverage of corals will be great. It also allows me to run the pendant about 2" away from the water surface, as the normal spread that you try to get from raising the pendant isnt needed... the mover provides it for you.

aninjaatemyshoe · 06/22/2007, 08:02 AM

Yep, I have my light mover for the same reasons, but on a bit shorter tank. They are a nice answer to alot of the problems with metal halides. Also, it is believed that a "pulsed" light source allows the corals to eliminate toxic free-radicals that build up during photosynthesis. In nature, this would be provided for by intermittent cloud cover.

EBOLII · 06/22/2007, 12:47 PM

I agreeâ€¦..what an incredible concept! Perhaps one of the most impressive I have come across yet. Thank you for sharing I am always ready to collect modern technology being used in a innovative way. Fantastic

Any other ideas?

06/21/2007, 04:42 PM	#1
seagirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,130	Whats your favorite 3 pieces of equipment? We have such a variety and selection for our equipment, i was wondering what 3 pieces of equipment you like the best. Now i know we all need lights, so i won't count them, but what else do you like? My 3 are- 1. Neptune AC Jr, -great way to automate everything i need, and keeps tank more stable than i could do by myself 2. Oceanus ATO. - Boy did i get tired of carrying buckets everyday. Now the level in the sump is always the same and i have failsafes if water goes too high or too low, great piece of mind for me. 3. Sump/Fuge- i guess i'll count it as equipment. too many benifits to name(i'm sure you know them all anyways)

06/21/2007, 06:02 PM	#7
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	No, it is a unit used in hydroponics: http://www.lightrail3.com/ __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

06/21/2007, 07:16 PM	#9
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	My Euro-Reef RC180 Tunze TS24 set Ranco dual stage..... __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

06/21/2007, 07:19 PM	#10
Musho3210 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Evanston IL (near chicago) Posts: 1,899	Tank Stand Reef Crystals Salt __________________ Ryan

06/21/2007, 07:45 PM	#11
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	The one's that give me the most enjoyment though they are really accessories are 1.magnifying glass 2.flashlight 3. occasionally my camera __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

06/21/2007, 05:02 PM	#2
DeltecRules Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Homer Glen IL. Posts: 1,552	2 x Tunze 6000 Streams with 2 x single controllers Deltec AP600 Protein Skimmer Sander 50 mg Ozone Generator

06/21/2007, 05:08 PM	#3
millepora Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Location: White Oak, NC Posts: 40	Flow Calcium reactor Skimmer

06/21/2007, 05:12 PM	#4
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	1. ACJr - so many possibilities... 2. Automated Light Mover 3. My newly modded AE recirc 135 skimmer with OR 2700 (mostly because it is my first successful skimmer mod) __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

06/21/2007, 05:15 PM	#5
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	tunze 9010 skimmer aquactinics T5 x 5 39 watt light fixture wavysea unit MJ mod 1200 aerofoamer 630 skimmer

06/21/2007, 06:24 PM	#8
Justin James Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 510	Euro Reef RS 250 skimmer Hydor Koralia #4 powerheads I know you said not to count lights but I love my Luminarc lll mini stealth DE pendents. They are like no other.

06/21/2007, 07:46 PM	#12
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	1) Tunze 6060 2) Tunze 6045 3) Tunze 6025 I don't really have much equipment yet since I'm the stage of switching over to a different tank and only have one fish.

06/21/2007, 07:46 PM	#13
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	Mag Float glass cleaner (I get instant results when I use it.) Light timers - If I had to plug and unplug the lights every day, I'd go bananas. Thermometer - tells me what I need to know, no moving parts, no power consumed, really easy to clean, about $3 to replace if need be. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

06/21/2007, 08:01 PM	#15
KEstep Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 550	Reefkeeper 2 Vortechs Lumenarc Reflectors __________________ A bartender is just a pharmacist with limited inventory. If you drink don't park, accidents cause people. If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Have a great day. Kris Current Tank Info: 150g. DAS Oak Aquarium, 3 250w. Reeflux 10k on Coralvue Dimmable E-ballasts, 150lbs. Live Rock, DAS EX-2 Skimmer, Remote Deep Sand Bucket, Reefkeeper 2, 10 gallon fuge, 2 Vortechs, Coralvue Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor, Coralvue Kalkwasser Reactor.

06/21/2007, 08:25 PM	#16
dmack Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 464	AC Jr Tunze Osmolator moded octopus nw200 skimmer

06/21/2007, 08:33 PM	#17
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Koralia #4 Skimmers IC T5's

06/21/2007, 09:34 PM	#18
jmait769 -CSHFLW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,685	Tunze Osmolator AC Jr ReefTek Kalk Stirrer In that order! __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" - Thomas Alva Edison http://www.reeftronics.net/jay-m/reefcam Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, Marco Rocks, 8x80W ATI Powermodule, Apex, Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 external

06/21/2007, 10:18 PM	#19
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	jmait769- How do you like the ReefTek Kalk Stirrer? I am in the market for one and the ReefTek is in my top 3 to buy. Some feedback will be helpful.

06/22/2007, 12:15 AM	#20
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	Tunze TS24 kit (2x6100's w/ shrouds from 6200s for wider flow, and a multi controller). Light Mover (Gualala Robotics Light Rail 3.5) Deltec Calcium Reactor

06/22/2007, 03:29 AM	#22
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156

06/22/2007, 03:34 AM	#23
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	Its still being set up... but its going to allow me to light my 120XL with a single halide, rather than the 'usual' two. Its dead silent, and goes through a complete cycle every 4 minutes (1 minute to travel, 1 minute delay at each end). To fill in the dead spots, as well as suppliment the main halide, I will use a few rows of T5 bulbs. That way, the whole tank will be lit for viewing... the halide will simply provide 'peak amounts'. Its a very natural solution... others that use these are very pleased. Im just geeked that w/o the fixed light source(s), the coverage of corals will be great. It also allows me to run the pendant about 2" away from the water surface, as the normal spread that you try to get from raising the pendant isnt needed... the mover provides it for you.

06/22/2007, 08:02 AM	#24
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	Yep, I have my light mover for the same reasons, but on a bit shorter tank. They are a nice answer to alot of the problems with metal halides. Also, it is believed that a "pulsed" light source allows the corals to eliminate toxic free-radicals that build up during photosynthesis. In nature, this would be provided for by intermittent cloud cover. __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

06/22/2007, 12:47 PM	#25
EBOLII Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deep within the uncharted Amazon Posts: 400	I agreeâ€¦..what an incredible concept! Perhaps one of the most impressive I have come across yet. Thank you for sharing I am always ready to collect modern technology being used in a innovative way. Fantastic Any other ideas? __________________ I am lost in every-way there is.............literally.............just plain LOST