KK so, what should my next purchase be?

tennesseebob · 06/06/2015, 02:04 AM

got the stuff listed in my sig, what should i be working towards next, I want a UV sterilizer despite the ...very strong feels ppl have for them, for or against, and im on the fence about a controller, it wouldnt work with my lights anyway, and i know i need an ATO eventually.

There is sooooo much expensive stuff, and i know ive got what i NEED to run a healthy system, just wondering what i should really consider my next big purchase for my tank.

Patchmty · 06/06/2015, 02:08 AM

ATO, Controller, lights that work with controller, UV. In that order.

Patchmty · 06/06/2015, 02:09 AM

BTW, can't see sig in tapatalk

tennesseebob · 06/06/2015, 03:04 AM

well, i can see the controller, im in no hurry to replace the lights, i dont particularly need the dimming functionality, just the on off functionality is fine, but the ATO may be next...i need to top off about every 5 days max, and sig just says my tank sizes, skimmer model and powerhead model and light models anyway lol

intyme · 06/06/2015, 06:02 AM

Ato, return pump

kmbyrnes · 06/06/2015, 06:22 AM

ATO for sure

Shawn O · 06/06/2015, 06:48 AM

If it were me, with your current equipment; ATO to keep salinity consistent, RO/DI system (if none), programmable dimmable lights to replicate a natural sunlight schedule (and not freak out your fish), controller, GFO/GAC reactors. Do you have a good QT setup?

whosurcaddie · 06/06/2015, 06:51 AM

GFO reactor.

Edit: Wonder what all those people with Metal Halides did without a dawn and dusk effect... Oh yeah they kept gorgeous healthy tanks.

Shawn O · 06/06/2015, 08:59 AM

ouch!

whosurcaddie · 06/06/2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn O

ouch!

No offense buddy!

Komfortable · 06/06/2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whosurcaddie

GFO reactor.

Edit: Wonder what all those people with Metal Halides did without a dawn and dusk effect... Oh yeah they kept gorgeous healthy tanks.

+1

I can only dim manually, so really it's just on/off. I don't see how that would be a major problem. Folks have been running their tanks just fine without dimming for YEARS.

Coelli · 06/06/2015, 09:30 AM

People used horses and buggies for years, too! Some still do!

Okay, I know that was snarky because MH are not horses and buggies but I swear, MH vs LED is like religion. :P Just because we couldn't do something before doesn't mean it's better not to now that we can. I have fish and inverts that really appreciate the dawn/dusk period, especially the mandarin since those are prime feeding times for him. And I like being able to see & feed the tank in the morning before work. I remember from when I ran freshwater years ago how the fish would freak out when the lights came on - without eyelids, how much must it suck to go from dark to bright instantly? That can't be fun. So dimming is not without merit.

Sk8r · 06/06/2015, 09:51 AM

I would absolutely prioritize an ATO---otherwise you get salinity swings during the day. This doses freshwater by the teaspoon, not the half gallon, and enables you to leave your tank for a vacation without your pump burning out.

06/06/2015, 02:04 AM	#1
tennesseebob Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 423	KK so, what should my next purchase be? got the stuff listed in my sig, what should i be working towards next, I want a UV sterilizer despite the ...very strong feels ppl have for them, for or against, and im on the fence about a controller, it wouldnt work with my lights anyway, and i know i need an ATO eventually. There is sooooo much expensive stuff, and i know ive got what i NEED to run a healthy system, just wondering what i should really consider my next big purchase for my tank. __________________ 150g tall D/T (48x24x30), 40b Sump 2 Arctic t247 LEDs 2 Jebao RW-8, 2 RW-4 Skimz Monzter SM201 Current Tank Info: 48",24",30" 150g tall

06/06/2015, 03:04 AM	#4
tennesseebob Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 423	well, i can see the controller, im in no hurry to replace the lights, i dont particularly need the dimming functionality, just the on off functionality is fine, but the ATO may be next...i need to top off about every 5 days max, and sig just says my tank sizes, skimmer model and powerhead model and light models anyway lol __________________ 150g tall D/T (48x24x30), 40b Sump 2 Arctic t247 LEDs 2 Jebao RW-8, 2 RW-4 Skimz Monzter SM201 Current Tank Info: 48",24",30" 150g tall

06/06/2015, 06:02 AM	#5
intyme Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Farmington Ny Posts: 854	Ato, return pump __________________ Justin Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef Ready, DIY Custom stand and canopy, Reef Breeders Photon 48, Aquamaxx CO-1 skimmer, Jebao DCT4000 pump, JBJ Ato, 2 RW-4

06/06/2015, 06:22 AM	#6
kmbyrnes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 2,055	ATO for sure __________________ 125g Mixed Reef 5/26/2015; 350 Butterfly Dominated FOWLR 11/26/2015 - 11/17/20217 & 07/31/18 to ??? ; 100g Mixed Reef 11/16/2013 to 06/16/2017 Current Tank Info: Too small

06/06/2015, 06:48 AM	#7
Shawn O Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 1,474	If it were me, with your current equipment; ATO to keep salinity consistent, RO/DI system (if none), programmable dimmable lights to replicate a natural sunlight schedule (and not freak out your fish), controller, GFO/GAC reactors. Do you have a good QT setup? __________________ "55gal glass box full of water, rocks and some not-so-amused little fishes" 2x Occellaris, 1 Pajama, 1 Neon Dottyback. Current Tank Info: 55gal tank, sumpless, ReefOctopus Classic 90, Twin bulb T5.

06/06/2015, 02:08 AM	#2
Patchmty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 77	ATO, Controller, lights that work with controller, UV. In that order.

06/06/2015, 02:09 AM	#3
Patchmty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 77	BTW, can't see sig in tapatalk

06/06/2015, 06:51 AM	#8
whosurcaddie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,354	GFO reactor. Edit: Wonder what all those people with Metal Halides did without a dawn and dusk effect... Oh yeah they kept gorgeous healthy tanks.

06/06/2015, 08:59 AM	#9
Shawn O Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 1,474	ouch! __________________ "55gal glass box full of water, rocks and some not-so-amused little fishes" 2x Occellaris, 1 Pajama, 1 Neon Dottyback. Current Tank Info: 55gal tank, sumpless, ReefOctopus Classic 90, Twin bulb T5.

06/06/2015, 09:30 AM	#12
Coelli Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 1,443	People used horses and buggies for years, too! Some still do! Okay, I know that was snarky because MH are not horses and buggies but I swear, MH vs LED is like religion. :P Just because we couldn't do something before doesn't mean it's better not to now that we can. I have fish and inverts that really appreciate the dawn/dusk period, especially the mandarin since those are prime feeding times for him. And I like being able to see & feed the tank in the morning before work. I remember from when I ran freshwater years ago how the fish would freak out when the lights came on - without eyelids, how much must it suck to go from dark to bright instantly? That can't be fun. So dimming is not without merit. __________________ "Get a reef tank!" they said. "It'll be relaxing!" they said. 65g mixed reef, 30g display fuge, 20L sump/pod fuge, ATI 4x24 + 2 Kessil A360NEs, Aquamaxx EM100, Gyre 130

06/06/2015, 09:51 AM	#13
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I would absolutely prioritize an ATO---otherwise you get salinity swings during the day. This doses freshwater by the teaspoon, not the half gallon, and enables you to leave your tank for a vacation without your pump burning out. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.