Need advice for new setup

jerjvin · 11/27/2018, 08:06 AM

I'm starting reef for the first time. I have had freshwater for many years but my kids have been asking for this forever. All I know is canister filters so this sump thing is all new to me. I think I got what I need from a little research for the 100-gallon tank and stand i just bought. But a little feedback would be helpful. I plan to start with just live rock and some fish until I get the chemistry down and figure out what I actually want in the tank. I kind of just need reassurance as this was very expensive lol. For those wondering price, I included.

Planet Aquarium - 100 Gal reef combo w/ stand & plumbing $700
http://www.dfwaquarium.com/Products/...w-Combo_2.html

48-60 Inch Current USA Orbit Marine IC LED Aquarium Light with Controller $250
https://www.marinedepot.com/48_60_In...LTFILD-vi.html

IceCap 24 Reef Sump $240
https://www.marinedepot.com/IceCap_2...FRBSCU-vi.html

Reef Octopus Classic 110 INT Protein Skimmer $180
https://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...FIPSIS-vi.html

Aqua Medic DC Runner Controllable Pump - 5.1 $188
https://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Med...WPEPOT-vi.html

Current USA Loop eFlux Wave Pump 1050GPH X 2 $120
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Eheim Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 200W X 2 $60
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aqua Medic Reefdoser EVO 4 Dosing Pump $200
https://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Med...FIDPDO-vi.html

Simplicity Dosing Container - 3 x 2L Compartments (6L Total) $50
https://www.marinedepot.com/Simplici...FIDPAT-vi.html

mcgyvr · 11/28/2018, 05:50 AM

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11/27/2018, 08:06 AM	#1
jerjvin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1	Need advice for new setup I'm starting reef for the first time. I have had freshwater for many years but my kids have been asking for this forever. All I know is canister filters so this sump thing is all new to me. I think I got what I need from a little research for the 100-gallon tank and stand i just bought. But a little feedback would be helpful. I plan to start with just live rock and some fish until I get the chemistry down and figure out what I actually want in the tank. I kind of just need reassurance as this was very expensive lol. For those wondering price, I included. Planet Aquarium - 100 Gal reef combo w/ stand & plumbing $700 http://www.dfwaquarium.com/Products/...w-Combo_2.html 48-60 Inch Current USA Orbit Marine IC LED Aquarium Light with Controller $250 https://www.marinedepot.com/48_60_In...LTFILD-vi.html IceCap 24 Reef Sump $240 https://www.marinedepot.com/IceCap_2...FRBSCU-vi.html Reef Octopus Classic 110 INT Protein Skimmer $180 https://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...FIPSIS-vi.html Aqua Medic DC Runner Controllable Pump - 5.1 $188 https://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Med...WPEPOT-vi.html Current USA Loop eFlux Wave Pump 1050GPH X 2 $120 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Eheim Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 200W X 2 $60 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Aqua Medic Reefdoser EVO 4 Dosing Pump $200 https://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Med...FIDPDO-vi.html Simplicity Dosing Container - 3 x 2L Compartments (6L Total) $50 https://www.marinedepot.com/Simplici...FIDPAT-vi.html

11/28/2018, 05:50 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Looks like you are a new user that posted some external links or something.. As such this site "jails" (hides) your post until a moderator approves it.. I can see you posted but cannot see your whole post.. Patience and someone will approve it and respond.. Just letting you know since the site doesn't and you probably think we are ignoring you .. We aren't.. __________________ Who me?