Equipment once over!

[Etunes]

So i am trying to figure out prices for my saltwater tank i will
be getting ready to make in about a month. So here i go, please give me tips
on what you think i have missing and need.

What i need:
Live rock - pending
Aragonite sand - pending
Protein skimmer - $130.00
ro di filter, great deals on Pet Supplies, Home Garden on eBay!
ATO - $80.00
Aquarium Maintenance & Plumbing: Auto Top Off Controller
refractometer - $25.00
Coralife RO/DI unit - $160.00
Coralife Pure-Flo II - 50 GPD 3 Canister RO/DI System
Power head - $20 to $30


Sump:
25 gallon tank - $35.00
Fish Tank/Aquarium
plexiglass - I assume like $15.00
Return Pump (version 9000, 1017 GPH) - $58.00

Any equipment i am forgetting? I know i need the actual salt for
the water, but what kind of salt should i use? Also how much Aragonite and live rock do you think i need?

 

[jessicasmarine]

If this is for the 90, you might want more than 1 pwerhead for a high, chaotic flow IMO, is the tank drilled, if not than an oveflow box will be needed. LR I like 1 1/2 to 2 lbs per gallon

 

[jessicasmarine]

Oh, Im gonna guess you have a heater. Ur not a newbie to fish obviously.

 

[thominil]

Maybe 180lbs. of aragonite. Heater and a light are things you are missing.

 

[Etunes]

I am sorry i left some things out. It is a 90 gallon corner tank. It is drilled with a overflow. And i did forget to put 2 power heads to get not just 1. And with me never doing a salty before i never really have to worry about a heater being in Florida but i do plan on getting 1 just in case. And a light. Again sorry.

What do you suggest for a light? it is 25" deep so it is kinda deep for a normal tank.

 

[jessicasmarine]

i never really have to worry about a heater being in Florida

Its pretty hot in south carolina but Ill be ####ed if my AC isnt on 60 deg year round. LOL

 

[Etunes]

Its pretty hot in south carolina but Ill be ####ed if my AC isnt on 60 deg year round. LOL

HAHAHAHAHA.

I always have my A/C around 75 degrees. So my tanks usually stay cool but not freezing.

Back to what i was talking about, What do you suggest for a light? it is 25" deep so it is kinda deep for a normal tank.

 

[thominil]

As for lights, look into metal halide and T5

 

[FishEggs]

dont forget the test kits and what is ATO?
is it just me or did you list 2 ro units?

 

[partypalooza5]

Are you planning to buy an ATO or make one? Making one is better IMO.

 

[jessicasmarine]

he listed it then gave the link to it.

what is ATO?

Auto Top Off

 

[Etunes]

As for lights, look into metal halide and T5

Something like this?
Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixtures

 

[Etunes]

Are you planning to buy an ATO or make one? Making one is better IMO.

I dont know how to make 1.

 

[partypalooza5]

I dont know how to make 1.

You only need like 7 things xD

I know there's a link to a step by step thing somewhere I just forgot where it is..

All you need is:

float switch(es)
12V wall transformer
12V/115VAC relay
wire
tubing
a reservoir
and a PH or the Aqua lifter


It's quite simple, when I get the parts I'll post it in my build thread.

 

[thominil]

Yes, the nova extreme pro will definately work.

 

[Etunes]

Man, i have determined something about your first salty tank. It will make you broke.

 

[thominil]

LOL, Here's the fun part......You haven't even gotten to livestock yet and you already said that....

 

[FishEggs]

he listed it then gave the link to it.

Auto Top Off

duh must of had something in my eye lol

 

[Etunes]

Now let me ask you this. At the moment i am on live aquaria drooling over the corals. What kind of light do you think i need for certain corals. I like every coral but i seem to really be attrcated to the LPS, SPS, and polyps. And i like some of the soft coral. What kind of light do i need to support most of these? mostly the LPS and SPS.

Do anemones need special lighting or anything or any special care?

 

[jessicasmarine]

Anemones need strong lighting as do most coral. T5HO will get you by with some and others will need MH. Im not a fan of PC but Ive heard others have had much success with them.