New build need Help with Tank Equipment

[Darkchi2]

Hello sorry if this is the wrong place to to post questions about equipment.

I am building my first reef tank 225 gal (yes i know i am crazy but i like to start BIG) and need help on tank equipment i want the best of best.

this is what i am thinking of so far is this good stuff?

1. TYPHOON III AQUARIUM RODI 75 or 100 GPD
2. TRUVU REEF READY AQUARIUM MODEL 225 T
3. 2 x Pan World Magnetic Water Pumps
4. I have no idea about lights.
5. No idea about what heater to get
6. Tunze Wavebox or Ecotech Marine VorTech ?

Can someone suggest some equipment if the above is bad/wrong.Thanks in advance

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

welcome to MR
1)100gpd
2)?
3) good choice
4) go with LED's if have $$$
5)2-500w
6)vortechvp40 x 3-4

 

[jrobbins]

i'm all for big tanks, but there is something to be said for learning to crawl before you walk...you sure you know what you are getting into with a tank that big?

 

[Darkchi2]

@ Shark 2 is the name of the tank xD.
@Jrobbins N...Yes :bagfish:

New item
Skimmer for sump: Reef Octopus DNWB-200 Protein Skimmer?

 

[rgun2515]

Hello sorry if this is the wrong place to to post questions about equipment.

I am building my first reef tank 225 gal (yes i know i am crazy but i like to start BIG) and need help on tank equipment i want the best of best.

this is what i am thinking of so far is this good stuff?

1. TYPHOON III AQUARIUM RODI 75 or 100 GPD
2. TRUVU REEF READY AQUARIUM MODEL 225 T
3. 2 x Pan World Magnetic Water Pumps
4. I have no idea about lights.
5. No idea about what heater to get
6. Tunze Wavebox or Ecotech Marine VorTech ?

Can someone suggest some equipment if the above is bad/wrong.Thanks in advance

Definitely. go big if you can. More room for error.

1 - 100GPD
2 - AGA (only because I am not into acrylic)
3 - Good choice. But whatever you go with, get an extra so you have a shelf spare.
4 - look into LED's - If not 250w MH x 4/pendants (depends on what you want to grow in the tank.)
5 - 2 or more 300 W (never use one heater)
6 - 2 Vortech 40's

Welcome to MR and best of luck with the build. Can't wait to see the tank thread!

 

[isgon26]

+1

definitely. Go big if you can. More room for error.

1 - 100gpd
2 - aga (only because i am not into acrylic)
3 - good choice. But whatever you go with, get an extra so you have a shelf spare.
4 - look into led's - if not 250w mh x 4/pendants (depends on what you want to grow in the tank.)
5 - 2 or more 300 w (never use one heater)
6 - 2 vortech 40's

welcome to mr and best of luck with the build. Can't wait to see the tank thread!

 

[nycdominicanreef]

hey

welcome to MR and would love to help you set-up, etc?
send me a pm or reefbery

 

[dubs]

welcome to mr diffinetly think long and hard or u will end up spending alot cash that u didnt want on stuff that u dont need

 

[Darkchi2]

welcome to mr diffinetly think long and hard or u will end up spending alot cash that u didnt want on stuff that u dont need

I agree with this i am not setting this up anytime soon i just want to get opinion from Everyone on Tank Equipment and stuff, i Thank you all my list is almost done Just missing Lights/Sump.