What else do I need?
 

I've been slowing piecing together stuff for my reef tank in hopes that i'll be able to set it up in June after I move. This is what I've acquired so far:

180G Starphire Tank with external overflow (Same tank Chin Lee sold)
3 Geismann 250W DE 10000K bulbs (Thanks Bert)
3 CoralVue Electronic Ballasts
A DIY Bullet 2 Skimmer (Thanks Jack)
Mag 24 Return Pump (Thanks Asmodeus)
Tunze 6110 with controller
2 fans

Here are the things I still need:

IceCap 660 Ballast
4 36" 95W VHO actinics
Calcium Reactor and CO2
70G tank for sump
One more Tunze powerhead (either 6110 or 6080)
Mak 4 pump for skimmer

If anyone can think of anything i'm missing or if you know anywhere I can find a good deal on any of these things I would really appreciate any feedback. I want to thank everyone for they're help up to this point as well. I would have had no idea if it wasn't for this website. I can't wait to set it up and start posting pics.

Re: What else do I need?
 

skip that and get two WH7's from albrite.. it will be about 1/2 the cost.

Steve

I'll have a Ca reactor for sale soon, getting a bigger one.. :eek: :mrgreen:

Ca Reactor
 

Is it big enough to handle approx 250 gallons of water?

agree with steve on the ballast
you can buy 3-4 workhorse for the price of icecap

Re: Ca Reactor
 

I've got a 230g with 70g sump and it has done very well - it was originally made by Canadian Man. Kinda plug and play. Now I have several clams and want to just have something more. :smile:

Re: What else do I need?
 

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skip that and get two WH7's from albrite.. it will be about 1/2 the cost.

Steve[/quote]

Ok, that sounds like a better idea.

Kalk Reactor
 

What about a Kalk reactor? I've seen people using those but I really don't know what they do or even if I need one.

Re: Kalk Reactor
 

a kalk reactor is a lot cheeper to make and run than a Ca reactor and depending on your Ca needs might be all you need. right now all I run is my home made kalk reactor as I broke my Ca reactor and havent gotten around to makeing a new one yet. :rolleyes:

I am going to have some tubing left over from making my new stuff so I could possable make a few things for other people if they want...

Steve

Re: Kalk Reactor
 

Are you making skimmers, Steve?