New 220g tank and adding a Kalk Stirrer??? Opinions???

SpawnGawn · 06/09/2012, 09:59 PM

Ok guys....I just put turned on my new 220g tank with a 75g sump about 2 weeks ago. I am still adding things here and there and making adjustments. I am thinking of adding a Kalk stirrer and a calcium reactor. I will add the kalk stirrer first since I have 3 small frags, and when I start adding more coral and have a heavier load I will add a calcium reactor. I am not sure what type of stirrer to use or the setup. I do not have an ATO system so I am thinking of using and Aquamedic 1000 and a BRS 5ml dosing pump setup on a timer. As you can see in the pictures I have room in front of the sump to add something there. I still need to do some stuff to clean this thing up (organize the wires, a few touch ups on the tank, rearrange a little bit on the aquascape, and adjust the lights a little.). I am adding a BRS Dual reactor in the morning and running Clear FX Pro in it. If anyone has any suggestions on the tank or advice please feel free to speak up, or just tell me what you think. I only have a few fish in it as well.

Gandolfe · 06/10/2012, 06:55 AM

why not move your heater to the sump instead of in the DT

TimeConsumer · 06/10/2012, 07:20 AM

Rather than the kalk stirrer just buy the ATO and dissolve kalk in your topoff water.

I'd put more light on your fuge once you get more growth.

SpawnGawn · 06/10/2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandolfe

why not move your heater to the sump instead of in the DT

I am....That is one of those details I need take care of. I think I might need a new heater. and suggestions? I was looking at the JBJ setup. How many watts do you think I need on this 220?

SpawnGawn · 06/10/2012, 11:33 AM

I'd put more light on your fuge once you get more growth.[/QUOTE]

I was looking at that last night. Right now there is a 6500k cfl bulb in there. Do you think I should add another one of those or is there something better to use?

TimeConsumer · 06/11/2012, 06:48 AM

Yea, most people have great success with CFLs. One or two more would work well.

06/09/2012, 09:59 PM	#1
SpawnGawn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 17	New 220g tank and adding a Kalk Stirrer??? Opinions??? Ok guys....I just put turned on my new 220g tank with a 75g sump about 2 weeks ago. I am still adding things here and there and making adjustments. I am thinking of adding a Kalk stirrer and a calcium reactor. I will add the kalk stirrer first since I have 3 small frags, and when I start adding more coral and have a heavier load I will add a calcium reactor. I am not sure what type of stirrer to use or the setup. I do not have an ATO system so I am thinking of using and Aquamedic 1000 and a BRS 5ml dosing pump setup on a timer. As you can see in the pictures I have room in front of the sump to add something there. I still need to do some stuff to clean this thing up (organize the wires, a few touch ups on the tank, rearrange a little bit on the aquascape, and adjust the lights a little.). I am adding a BRS Dual reactor in the morning and running Clear FX Pro in it. If anyone has any suggestions on the tank or advice please feel free to speak up, or just tell me what you think. I only have a few fish in it as well.

06/10/2012, 07:20 AM	#3
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	Rather than the kalk stirrer just buy the ATO and dissolve kalk in your topoff water. I'd put more light on your fuge once you get more growth. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

06/11/2012, 06:48 AM	#6
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	Yea, most people have great success with CFLs. One or two more would work well. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

06/10/2012, 06:55 AM	#2
Gandolfe Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Port Richey,Florida Posts: 849	why not move your heater to the sump instead of in the DT

06/10/2012, 11:33 AM	#5
SpawnGawn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 17	I'd put more light on your fuge once you get more growth.[/QUOTE] I was looking at that last night. Right now there is a 6500k cfl bulb in there. Do you think I should add another one of those or is there something better to use?