How does this setup sound???

djminus1

djminus1

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Ok....I am a new hobbiest to saltwater but not to aquariums. In my 90 gallon tank, I used to keep African Cichlids. I am about to empty the tank and convert it to saltwater. After several weeks of research, this is my proposed setup so far...
FOWLR
90 Gallon Tank
90 - 100 lbs of Live Rock
Live Sand
CPR CY194 Filter System (includes Protein Skimmer)
CPR CS-100 Overflow
Supreme Mag Drive 950 GPH Pump
PVC Plumbing
2 200w Heaters
2 Powerheads (cant remeber flow rate)
How does this sound so far? Any suggestions?
 
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tizzo

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Will prolly need more powerheads. You can do only 1 heater. Some like two for preventative measures (incase 1 fails), but either way go titanium. Your final goal should consist of about 140 pounds of live rock, but 100 lbs to start is awesome!!
Don't forget your test kits, refractometer, qt tank (a simple 20 gallon from wal-mart will suffice.
A grounding probe, a must.
That's all I can think of now.:)
 
snipe

snipe

Active Member
Sounds good like your spending you money wisely and not buying cheap stuff that wont work. I agree on the titanium heaters and I would probly go bigger I have a 300 watter in my 55, 400 watts in a 90 just dont seem like that mutch but hey if it keeps the temp at 80 it would work.
 
djminus1

djminus1

Member
I started to look at titanium heaters today. What brands are good and how many watts would be good for the 90gal?
Also, where do you get a grounding probe?
 
djminus1

djminus1

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I am new to this so someone may want to correct me on this. Due to the high salinity of marine aquariums, the water in the aquarium is able to conduct much more electricity. The grounding probe is installed to divert any electrical current and safely ground it.
Am I correct?
Where do I get one of these grounding probes?
 
mbrands

mbrands

Member
correct. Most LFS and online retailers will sell them.
I'd suggest eventually having 3-4 powerheads, but 2 to start is ok. I agree that you'll eventually want more LR, but 100 pounds will still make a 90 look pretty nice. I too would suggest higher rated heaters. Maybe 2 300s to be safe. The titanium are guaranteed not to break, so you could always try one and if it can't maintain the right temperature add another.
 
djminus1

djminus1

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Thanks for the advice guys. A few more questions and then I should be ready to get started.
Q. Where should powerheads be positioned in the tank?
Q. What size powerheads will work?
Q. Where do most people put the heaters. Can one go in the sump and the other in the tank?
Thanks!
 
mbrands

mbrands

Member

Originally posted by djminus1
Q. Where should powerheads be positioned in the tank?
Anywhere you want to eliminate any "dead spots" where waste can accumulate.
Originally posted by djminus1
Q. What size powerheads will work?
They are all rated by gallons per hour. I'd suggest going with more at a medium flow versus one or two that will blast any inhabitants.
Originally posted by djminus1
Q. Where do most people put the heaters. Can one go in the sump and the other in the tank?
If you have a sump put the heater(s) in there. Your display tank will look better.
 
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