My first saltwater tank build...65 gallon with sump

[jsker]

The delay switch wont help if your tank overflow more water than your sump can hold. lol

Not sure if the Apex has a delay setting or not. In my DYI system I code a delay in for my skimmer.

Yes one can program the Apex to delay different equipment. I put in a back flow value for insurance, and my sump actually has a overflow drain if everything else fails.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

So if I buy the RO/DI and the controller am I pretty much done for now? I see people talking about dose pumps but not sure what they are for and if I need them yet,

 

[njtiger aquariums]

So if I buy the RO/DI and the controller am I pretty much done for now? I see people talking about dose pumps but not sure what they are for and if I need them yet,

One your never done lol

Doser are mainly for corals. You don't need an auto doser but they do make it easier. I still hand dose my tank.

 

[stevo01]

So if I buy the RO/DI and the controller am I pretty much done for now? I see people talking about dose pumps but not sure what they are for and if I need them yet,

If you use a good coral salt mix you shouldn't need to dose for awhile.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

I meant done for a little while! With what I have, can I get buy for a year without buying more equipment? Lol

 

[stevo01]

The Delay switch would be a good investment, as well as ATO. Not sure if RK has that built in it tho.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

The Delay switch would be a good investment, as well as ATO. Not sure if RK has that built in it tho.

Ato? Automatic turn off? I know it turns things on and off! Not sure about anything else lol!

 

[stevo01]

It will automatically add fresh water to your sump. This is pretty important for the skimmer. You don't want to be fighting with your skimmer setting. One of the variables you'll have to control is water level.

 

[stevo01]

Ato? Automatic turn off? I know it turns things on and off! Not sure about anything else lol!

Auto top off

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

Ok I have decided against the controller and I have ordered to RODI. Now the important question is, who's going to be here next weekend to lend me a hand? lol!!!!

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

RODI is ordered and be here next week, that will help with water problem.

 

[njtiger aquariums]

The Delay switch would be a good investment, as well as ATO. Not sure if RK has that built in it tho.

Def get an ATO (auto top off) When your tank evap water it does not evap salt which then increase your salinity. You can setup a bucket (I use a 5g bucket on my 54g tank) to hold your fresh RO/DI water for your top off. Note the top off water should be RO/DI and have no salt mix into it.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

I don't have room in my cabinet for a bucket so I am researching a decorative replacement to put beside it!

 

[njtiger aquariums]

I don't have room in my cabinet for a bucket so I am researching a decorative replacement to put beside it!

thats my problem. I have a corner tank so the stand is tight. I just put a bucket next to my stand. I also installed my reactors outside my stand.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

No reactors yet, don't know if I will purchase!

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

Def get an ATO (auto top off) When your tank evap water it does not evap salt which then increase your salinity. You can setup a bucket (I use a 5g bucket on my 54g tank) to hold your fresh RO/DI water for your top off. Note the top off water should be RO/DI and have no salt mix into it.

What is a good ATO?

 

[njtiger aquariums]

I use this one http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_ATO_...In_Units-JBJ_Lighting-JB5111-FIDPETPU-vi.html I think there are better ones out there but this one works well for me. You also needs a lift pump (I use Tom lift pump)

 

[stevo01]

I use this one http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_ATO_...In_Units-JBJ_Lighting-JB5111-FIDPETPU-vi.html I think there are better ones out there but this one works well for me. You also needs a lift pump (I use Tom lift pump)

This is the one I am buying with a 7 gallon acrylic slim tank. You can do some cool stuff with this one. Check out BRS video on this ATO.

 

[stevo01]

Here.

Your Choice Aquatics Small Auto Top-Off (ATO) Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DOGOEAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HgGWxb2DRF7AW

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

Here.

Your Choice Aquatics Small Auto Top-Off (ATO) Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DOGOEAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HgGWxb2DRF7AW

I think the 2 gallon would be to much work