SeaPirate
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I am still anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Red Sea Reefer S1000. Wow, do I have a lot to learn. I will document each step along the way, but first a little background. This is my first Mixed Reef Tank. Previously I had a 150 gallon saltwater fish only tank, but it's been more than 10 years.
The "Core" Build:
I am attempting to get the new system to be as maintenance free as possible. My "theory" is that with the correct initial equipment, I would ultimately avoid regular water changes and just have ATO (though I do realize in the early stages Water changes will be necessary, I just want to avoid it if possible). And, I don't want to have to keep reconfiguring the sump along the way.
Thoughts? Am I over doing it or overthinking it?
The "Core" Build:
- Red Sea Reefer S1000
- Red Sea RSK-900 Skimmer
- (3) Red Sea ReefLED 160S Lights
- Red Sea ReefDose 4
- (2) Red Sea ReefWave 45
- 1 EchoTech Vectra L2/Mobius 3100 GPH Return Pump
- 6 Stage RODI
- Additional EchoTech Vectra Return Pump to drive UV
- Pentair 80w High Output UV Sterilizer
- (I will split the returns, one will be driven by the first Vectra, the second Vectra will drive the second return through the UV Sterilizer)
- Perhaps a second ReefDose 4. I need to do some research here. It appears that if I use dosers with the right elements etc, that I would not need any reactors? Advice appreciated)
- Any suggests on what Reactors or other equipment I should be considering?
- Auto Top Off Pump (Use additional sump tank for ATO Reservoir instead of a refugium) alternatively a separate ATO Reservoir if I really should be using a refugium. Again, it's a little unclear to me what is "overkill" or what is duplicative.
I am attempting to get the new system to be as maintenance free as possible. My "theory" is that with the correct initial equipment, I would ultimately avoid regular water changes and just have ATO (though I do realize in the early stages Water changes will be necessary, I just want to avoid it if possible). And, I don't want to have to keep reconfiguring the sump along the way.
Thoughts? Am I over doing it or overthinking it?
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