Going shoppin'

[millie3]

Well, I think I've done all my research and have taken many of you up on your advice (thanks!!) So,this weekend is when we are going to get all our supplies. My goal is to have a reef tank with easy corals. Can you please review the list below and let me know if you disagree with anything, or If I forgot anything

55g corner tank by All Glass
Mega Overflow Accessory rated at for 600gph
2 maxijet 600 PH
sump and required plumbing
Coralife Superskimmer 65
Coralife lighting 65W white + 65W Actinic 10,000K +2 LED Lunar
Heaters 2x100W titanim heaters
Reef Crystals
Power Center with timer
Ocean Runner Model 3500 Pump
Hydrometer
Thermometer
API Reef Master Test Kit

Thanks for your advice. We are so excited!:dance2:

[Germanman]

sounds great! looking forward to seeing it up and running:)

[skippy2]

I would suggest getting a refractometer instead of an hydrometer. Refractometers are much more accurate.

[Marc118]

I would also suggest better lighting if you want some corals, even low light corals.

[millie3]

That's the one thing I was afraid of.
However, with MH I fear the danger of fire. Any opinions on this?
And, with MH I am under the impression that the top of the tank needs to be uncovered, and I would prefer a covered tank. Am I wrong?

[Germanman]

mine is covered and is only 3 inches away from the top of the tank in a wooden hood check it out on my blog.

[millie3]

I would consider this MH light. Can it be used over a closed tank? And, do you think it is safe.
Thanks
http://www.petmountain.com/product/light-fixtures/504061/current-usa-sunpod-hqi-lighting.html

[Reefscape]

cannot comment on the sunpods, never used or know anyone who uses...But, i do think you would be better off going down the MH route, gives you more options when/if you want to add corals...

All sounds good though, should be a nice system

Niko

[Germanman]

sun pods are good lighting units and before i made my own hood i almost bought one