starting salt

[Darbex]

I still recommend the Apex though its the most handy thing for a reef.

[Darbex]

Apex uses a float so its moving and I wouldnt recommend it. I dont necessarily have a problem with either Thai I just cant see spending that much money on a dang ATO. I like the Avast Marine its fairly inexpensive and its a pressure sensor so no moving parts.

[armthehomeless]

Darby always disagrees with me on this issue...but I suggest only two, Elos or Tunze.

They are the very two best ATO on the market. I've had too many malfunctions to trust anything else now.

I'm leaning towards Elos. Does the Tunze have moving parts?

[myjohnson]

True, that would be even more beastly.

Miggy, which do you prefer more Apex or reef keeper?

[mgarrido]

Get a full controller like the reefkeeper or apex and you are set.

[myjohnson]

I need to get an ATO . . . Bedlamer suggested getting one based on a sensor as opposed to a valve. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Darby always disagrees with me on this issue...but I suggest only two, Elos or Tunze.

They are the very two best ATO on the market. I've had too many malfunctions to trust anything else now.

[armthehomeless]

did you stick with the original skimmer?

Yes.

[Totenkampf]

did you stick with the original skimmer?

[armthehomeless]

Ohh ok. I have not been over for a few years. Looks like you are collecting shrimp these days. Good to see someone else starting salt tho.

Yup, I'm a shrimp / snail addict. I'll definitely have some SW shrimp in this tank!!!

[armthehomeless]

Update: Darbex brought over a PAR meter and we determined how far up I'm going to have to hang my light. I ordered more ATI bulbs to get a different spectrum. I still haven't hungs the light, but have the hanging kit. I need to get an ATO . . . Bedlamer suggested getting one based on a sensor as opposed to a valve. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[reefling]

Ohh ok. I have not been over for a few years. Looks like you are collecting shrimp these days. Good to see someone else starting salt tho.

[armthehomeless]

Looking good welcome to the dark side. Lol. I remember my wife getting cichlids from you a couple years ago. If you have more fronts or peacocks I would love to trade you some starter corals. The build is doing great.

I don't have any fronts (I think johnnymisty posted some up) or peacocks available anymore. My fish room have changed to housing more of the smailler stuff.

Thanks.

[reefling]

Looking good welcome to the dark side. Lol. I remember my wife getting cichlids from you a couple years ago. If you have more fronts or peacocks I would love to trade you some starter corals. The build is doing great.

[LooksLater]

Nice, Tim! Can't wait to see it progress...keep us updated!

[armthehomeless]

I will. Brian is going to bring soymilk's PAR meter.