Hi, I'm very new to the hobby and I'm very excited (and also a little bit nervous...) to jump into the reefing world. But, before I spend thousands of dollars on equipment, I wonder if any experienced hobbyists would be willing to provide me feedback on my equipment choices?
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 350
Lighting: Red Sea ReefLED 90 x2
Skimmer: RSK 600 Reefer Skimmer
Powerheads: Vortech mp40 x2
Return Pump: Vectra M2
Reactors: BRS Carbon and GFO Dual Reactor
Chiller: JBJ Arctica 1/10 HP
Heater: Finnex TH 500 Watt Heating Element
UV Sterilizer: Coralife Turbo Twist
Down the road, I'd like to set up a dosing pump and refuigum. But from what I understand, refugiums are nice to have but absolutely not mandatory. Since I'm just starting, I'd like to keep things simple at first. But I do have a question on the plumbing. Can I connect everything to the return pump? Or is it better to have separate pumps for the reactors and chiller?
This tank will be going into a bedroom. I realize some noise will always be present, but if there is anything I can do to make the system as quiet as possible, please let me know. I tried to select components that supposedly run quiet.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to any comments or feedback that you may have for me. I really appreciate it.
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 350
Lighting: Red Sea ReefLED 90 x2
Skimmer: RSK 600 Reefer Skimmer
Powerheads: Vortech mp40 x2
Return Pump: Vectra M2
Reactors: BRS Carbon and GFO Dual Reactor
Chiller: JBJ Arctica 1/10 HP
Heater: Finnex TH 500 Watt Heating Element
UV Sterilizer: Coralife Turbo Twist
Down the road, I'd like to set up a dosing pump and refuigum. But from what I understand, refugiums are nice to have but absolutely not mandatory. Since I'm just starting, I'd like to keep things simple at first. But I do have a question on the plumbing. Can I connect everything to the return pump? Or is it better to have separate pumps for the reactors and chiller?
This tank will be going into a bedroom. I realize some noise will always be present, but if there is anything I can do to make the system as quiet as possible, please let me know. I tried to select components that supposedly run quiet.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to any comments or feedback that you may have for me. I really appreciate it.
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