Lukeewh

you may want to post this question to the Reef2Reef Reefer thread as well. Not sure if I'm allowed to link here, so just FYI its titled "Show off and Discuss your red sea reefer series"

Thanks, Made the changes to the testing equipment. CoralVue said the new Hydros 4 controller comes out March-June 2019, so Im going to hold on for that one. I figure If I stretch my cycle and stocking a couple months, I should be right in the zone when it's released. Thanks Again!

Thanks, I got the greenlight to do it, and to do it right this time. Thanks for the guidance RE controllers, I really do want to go down that road, just not sure the investment is worth delaying the tank for. I really like what I've seen so far of the new Coralvue Hydros 4 controller, with everything being Wifi connected, I have gigabit fiber and a mesh network at home so I can support the extra devices. Run it off an old dedicated ipad and my phone and go from there. I just need to wait and see what the final take is by the community before I drop $400 on it.

Hey all, As I noted in my introduction thread, I finally got permission from the boss to put together a new tank after about 7 years out of the hobby. I got rid of EVERYTHING when we moved to NOVA, so I'm starting from scratch here. Come January 1, I'm going to start pulling pieces together, so thought I would put my equipment plans and list up here to get a few sets of eyes on it and make sure I'm not missing anything. Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated. Plan is for a broadly mixed reef, Im not really into collecting corals, as much as setting up a nice layout and letting it grow in. Water and Storage: 2 x 20 Gallon Brute Trashcans with dollies for Saltwater and RODI storage - - Anyone with experience with these know if they will successfully take bulkheads so I can plumb them for easy fill/refill and water changes? Marine Depot 4 stage 100GPD RO/DI system with pressure gauge and inline TDS meter 50w heater and koralia nano powerhead for mixing saltwater Red Sea Reef Salt Python 50' vacuum/water change tubing Tank: Red Sea Reefer 200XL - New 2020 model - I chose this as it's slightly larger than the classic 170 reefer, and has a few new features that aren't included in the 170, including a 'Y' return nozzle, an adjustable skimmer section in the sump, and leveling feet so I don't have to shim the cabinet. 43G Tank comes with overflow and return plumbing, 11G sump and 1.8G mechanical ATO which I plan to turn into a refugium down the road. Tank Dimensions are 24x21x22 Cover - Need to find this, but It may be tricky with the 200XL being brand new. Skimmer: RSK-300 - Red Sea Skimmer - this is new to market, but I get a good discount from Red Sea for buying the package and everything I've read about it says that it is a beast. Light: Reefled 90 Red Sea App controlled LED lighting. - I've heard the equipment is great, but the app kinda sucks. Hopefully Red Sea will release some adjustments to the software that streamlines everything. ATO - XP Aqua Duetto dual sensor ATO Flow Pumps: TBD - between 2 controllable powerheads in anti-sync (Tunze) or a Maxspect Gyre 330 w/controller, this is down to how life works out and I think both options will work fantastically. Return pump: Hydor Seltz - D 750 - 750 max gph controllable AC pump. Heater: Inkbird (Green) controller and 200W titanium BRS heater - this controller allows for the addition of a chiller downstream if needed, although we keep the house at 70 year round, so I'm hoping that's not an issue. Dry Rock - 40 lbs Coralife Life Rock Sand - 30lbs Tropic Eden Reef Flakes Doser: To be added down the road as I determine dosing requirements for this tank Controller: Waiting to see the new Hydros 4 controller and reviews before making any decision here. With most of my pieces coming with individual controllers, the aggregation and monitoring capabilities would be nice, but not something I'm ready to drop $1000 on an apex for. Having controlled devices is already lightyears ahead of what I used to do. Testing: Hanna Meters for CA/Alk/Phosphate/ Salinity, and the Red Sea kits for the Nitrogen Cycle and MG. I think that's it, Thanks for looking everyone, I'm really excited to get this going. -Luke

Thanks, research has pointed me towards the reefer 170 as well. I’ll probably stop in to see it.

Hey All, I just joined up to WAMAS, and am looking forward to getting to know the group. I'm just getting back into reefing after a 6 year hiatus. Looking at the Red Sea Max E-170 AIO to start my build out in a month or so, still in planning phases... Everything I did before was budget driven, so Im excited to pursue this with the ability to do it right this time. Thanks all -Luke