grassi Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 With my wife have been running 2 nano tanks (10 and 14 gallons) for a while and it's time to upgrade.. So we bought a 65g with sump here on the local forum classifields. We did re-design some aspects of the setup, so we need some equipment and some advice too :-) What we need so far: - a metal halide + t5 actinics pendant. (can be a single long piece) MH should be 2x250w. - a good skimmer for the biomass we are gonna run (about 80 gallons well populated with fish and corals). If I dont find a good one I was thinking to buy the new Bubble-Magus little model. I've read good things about it. - a calcium reactor, no clue about model/performance - heaters - plumbing: if you bought more than needed for your previous project, this is the time to get rid of it and make some space :-) Both pvc and flexible tubing (1, 3/4), elbows, tees, valves and so on. - SCWD 3/4 - any other tool/material you think I may need and you can sell (or "rent" for a beer). As I said my experience with medium-size setups is zero. It’s also my first sump, first external pumps, first closed-loop, first plumbing! I know it looks like a wish list to Santa, and christhmas is far away, but we figured it’s worth a shot :-) We are gonna leave tomorrow afternoon for 4th July and be back sunday afternoon, so you have time to dig ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 It's not 250w but I have a fixture with dual 175w MH and 2 96w PC bulbs you can take a look at when you pick up the competition piece. I have a couple of others interested but no one has made a commitment yet. http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12876 I also have an extra 20 lb aluminum CO2 bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I have a cal reactor setup for sale in the classifieds, its $200 and in Salem. As its a 65 gallon you could probably get away without a cal reactor for sometime and just dose Kalk, your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomd Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 This is an add I found for two 250Watt PFO ballasts, very good deal. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/1246956921.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 If you need a return pump, I have a Gen-X PCX40 (~1200 GPH) for sale here: http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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