I have been dreaming of this day

[hammy]

I have been dreaming of this day and I guess finally it is happening soon... Not that soon... But I think I can take a year to do planning.....

I am moving house next year and I am coming back reefing. Feel so good to find back janet, and Steve from aquamarine, ken from madpetz, diehard friends like reef zzz, fishtalk1517, Kennethk, solo77 and sunny03.... It's just wonderful that reefing bring me to know so many friends. Sitting down at koufu chitchat bring me back so many memories.

But I'm slightly outdated already.

Need some help here as I am doing research.

Just assuming you have a budget of about 20k to restart a tank from scratch

What kinda of equipment will you buy and piece them together?

And having to keep SPS in mind.

Lighting

Skimmer

Monitor and controller

Reactor

Return pump

Wavemaker

I would choose Deltec SC 2560 as skimmer. Just a personal preference for skimmer.

Your choice of the equipment will help me in my decision.

Thanks a lot and have fun just choosing the equipment.

One lesson I learn from reefing: Patience

[Evolutionz]

sounds like a big project! with 20k to spare, you can get one of the best equipments out there, of course have to depend on the tank size.. definitely looking forward!

[hammy]

sounds like a big project! with 20k to spare, you can get one of the best equipments out there, of course have to depend on the tank size.. definitely looking forward!

I am planning a 6x2.5x2.5.... Hahaa.... Quite forgetful nowadays And should be drop-in coil

[metaphor89]

Thats a big tank.. What u wan to keep inside?

[iskay]

SGD 20K not enough for a Centropyge boylei. But is enough for a grand tank excluding the livestock...

[Gouldian]

Welcome back Jacky.

[angmoh]

Lighting - AI Vega / Hydras , Radion, Mitras

Skimmer - Deltec any suitable model
Monitor and controller - Neptune APEX
Reactor - Biopellets, biosphere etc..
Return pump - Abyzz A200
Wavemaker - same old choices, Tunze, Vortech etc.

[ming69]

Welcome back, Jacky.

Don't do 2.5 height lah. 2 or less is easier for maintenance.

[dnsfpl]

wow 20k...camping

imo 6 x 2.5 x 2 will have more options on lighting

[Admiraltian]

Big tank project, nice!!

[digibee]

One year to plan!!

Can design tank and buy equipments first

Who will be your tank maker?

[Guest]

Lighting - AI Vega / Hydras , Radion, Mitras

Skimmer - Deltec any suitable model

Monitor and controller - Neptune APEX

Reactor - Biopellets, biosphere etc..

Return pump - Abyzz A200

Wavemaker - same old choices, Tunze, Vortech etc.

Exactly the choice of my equipments as well. For that tank size, did you consider making it in acrylic ?

[Evolutionz]

3x GHL mitras would be perfect! Or 3x 120w razor.

[Admiraltian]

3x GHL mitras would be perfect! Or 3x 120w razor.

That's a big difference in price tag.

[solasido]

Another option, you can look for Victor from Iwarna.

He can advice on best equipments for your budget. The price of the equipments are also quite competitive.

What I really like is that he is very up front on all the costs and helpful as well as knowledgable. He will advise on what is practical and what is not including where you place the tank.

[hammy]

Thats a big tank.. What u wan to keep inside?

Most likely SPS ... With some nice fishes

[hammy]

Welcome back Jacky.

Welcome back, Jacky. Don't do 2.5 height lah. 2 or less is easier for maintenance.

Gouldian and Ming! Long time no see. Gouldian, u are still a one passionate guy for the heart to share Ming! The boys , we are still talking about you... Miss all the fun .... Now am back

[hammy]

Lighting - AI Vega / Hydras , Radion, Mitras Skimmer - Deltec any suitable model Monitor and controller - Neptune APEX Reactor - Biopellets, biosphere etc.. Return pump - Abyzz A200 Wavemaker - same old choices, Tunze, Vortech etc.

Yup..... These are what I'm looking at More or less Wave maker: vortech... Find that tunze is intrusive Return: abuzz a200 Light: I'm still not so sure... Need to study more... Today I'm behind introduce a lighting system by ecotech... Not too vad

[hammy]

Exactly the choice of my equipments as well. For that tank size, did you consider making it in acrylic ?

Not in the consideration. Any additional benefit? Thanks! I was told sapphire for 3 panel viewing

[hammy]

Another option, you can look for Victor from Iwarna.He can advice on best equipments for your budget. The price of the equipments are also quite competitive. What I really like is that he is very up front on all the costs and helpful as well as knowledgable. He will advise on what is practical and what is not including where you place the tank.

Thanks will dropby this weekend to talk to victor, they are still smashing me like every other day about their shipment. I can only envy aha

[hammy]

One year to plan!! Can design tank and buy equipments first Who will be your tank maker?

Thought of AquaMarin .... But reading up first since time is on my side.. One thing for sure... Steve and janet are really helpful folks here

[hammy]

wow 20k...camping imo 6 x 2.5 x 2 will have more options on lighting

Yes I rmb I used to camp in this forum until I sleep daily last time

[Solo77]

Welcome back.

[sunny03]

plan for a 5ft full sps tank with frag tank inside cabinate

[hammy]

plan for a 5ft full sps tank with frag tank inside cabinate

Sunny ... Tml I'm going Iwarna. Going to have a look Guess what, my fiancée told me she prefer marine fishes to arowana and hope to see more fishes swimming.... I was smiling and thinking.... My SPS dream.... Halfway gone.... She said corals are colorful rock I was amused