Equipment recommendations

[DerrickLim]

Hi guys,

I am planning for my 5x2.5x2(ht) mixed reef tank. It will be for my new house in 2016. Most likely to engage CRA.

Sump is around 3.5x2x1.5.

A) What is a reliable in sump skimmer and external return pump? Appreciate on brand/model recommendations. I don't have unlimited budget but I place great emphasis on reliability. Hate to troubleshoot unnecessarily.

My current tank is a 3ft with eheim compact 5000+ return pump.

T5 lighting. Is 8 tubes overkill? Brand/model?

C) compressor brand/model?

D) wave maker. Will continue to use jebao if I can get it hooked up to apex neptune.

That is all for now. Thanks.

[james72]

A) Life reef 48" tall skimmer and ehiem return pump - no need worry about parts broke down anymore.

2.5ft you will need 12 tubes or at least 10 tubes

C) mitsubishi

D) jebao rw15 x 5 pcs

Cheers,

James

[Kakani]

It too early to plan for equipment. Who know what new technology coming out in 2015.

[lcf425]

ATB skimmer for heavy bioload one of the best skimmer in the market and proven in reef central

[DerrickLim]

It too early to plan for equipment. Who know what new technology coming out in 2015.

Well, at least to know what to have and set aside sufficient budget.

[DerrickLim]

A) Life reef 48" tall skimmer and ehiem return pump - no need worry about parts broke down anymore.

2.5ft you will need 12 tubes or at least 10 tubes

C) mitsubishi

D) jebao rw15 x 5 pcs

Cheers,

James

Hi James,

Thanks.

Why 5 rw15? Just wonder about the position for so many.

[DerrickLim]

A) Life reef 48" tall skimmer and ehiem return pump - no need worry about parts broke down anymore.

2.5ft you will need 12 tubes or at least 10 tubes

C) mitsubishi

D) jebao rw15 x 5 pcs

Cheers,

James

The 4ft skimmer is out! Haha. Will be unsightly. Prefer in-sump :-)

Is that what u r using?

[Angel Keeper]

Yeah James... I was also wondering about the position of 5 wavemakers... Can enlighten?

Angel Keeper

[DerrickLim]

Forgot to mention that it is a 3 viewing side tank, 2 length and 1 breath. It serves as a partition between living room and dining space.

So have to conceal all equipment.

[Kakani]

A)Skimmer: Deltec, Reef octopus. Pump: Reef octopus water blaster 10k flow rate.

ATI power module or ATI sun module. Can get 10 tube if you want.

C) Dakin. Get derrick to do for you.

D) jebao cheap and good but life span unknown. Budget allow MP 40 X 4.

[mafacifa]

Don't need wave maker. Just this gyre pump http://reefbuilders.com/2014/09/11/maxspect-gyre-pump-real-close/

[DerrickLim]

Don't need wave maker. Just this gyre pumphttp://reefbuilders.com/2014/09/11/maxspect-gyre-pump-real-close/

I have asked Razali b4. Very expensive!

[mafacifa]

Yeah. Coralvue pre order at abt 300usd.

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[dr evil]

Price @ sgd300 for the gyre....eill be out mid next month...

[Bulldozer]

Price @ sgd300 for the gyre....eill be out mid next month...

Cool ... But where can we buy that ?

POwerful enough for a 4FT tank ?

[dr evil]

I'm using for my 8ft tank and the gyre can be controllable.... If it's good enough for my tank, it should be good enough for yours.

I'm waiting for the final price of each model and may do a pre order..... You can look out at my sponsor thread soon