Can everyone help me I’m new at reefing

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[G-BO]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

Can you help me I’m new at this and the only thing I own is is 220gallon aquarium and the article mentioned that an aquarium controller would be a good thing to ask Santa. Could you recommend a good one for my tank and a medium grade one please. I’m still not too sure what is even does

 

[tbrown]

Can you help me I’m new at this and the only thing I own is is 220gallon aquarium and the article mentioned that an aquarium controller would be a good thing to ask Santa. Could you recommend a good one for my tank and a medium grade one please. I’m still not too sure what is even does

Hydros is a pretty good system that's very expandable. Their website has some "sample" configurations depending on what you want to control and monitor.

CoralVue HYDROS - Aquarium Controller

The easy-to-use, no coding, and intuitive aquarium controller, allows you to control and monitor your aquarium from anywhere in the world.

www.coralvuehydros.com

Neptune and GHL are other decent systems, but I have 0 experience with either of them.

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[zusima]

Hydros is a pretty good system that's very expandable. Their website has some "sample" configurations depending on what you want to control and monitor.

CoralVue HYDROS - Aquarium Controller

The easy-to-use, no coding, and intuitive aquarium controller, allows you to control and monitor your aquarium from anywhere in the world.

www.coralvuehydros.com

Neptune and GHL are other decent systems, but I have 0 experience with either of them.

One last tip...follow @tbrown and like every post he puts up. Flood his alert box because he absolutely loves unread alerts!!!

 

[voelter76]

Welcome!!!! Everyone here will be happy to help guide you along!!!

 

[PharmrJohn]

All I have is a 220 Gallon aquarium with no lid. I’m making the stand. The aquarium is 72”Lx24”Wx30”H. Thanks for your help community.

First off, you're going to have to reconcile that you are going to spend EASILY well into four figures with a tank that size. You need to set goals for your tank, first. FOWLR, Corals (if so, what kind, Softies, LPS, SPS), etc. Gift cards, as mentioned, are the way to go for now. To give you an idea of what top notch equipment costs overall for a mixed reef (all corals), I'm dropping 13K for my set up. The tank and stand alone (48x39x25 --- 203g) is going to run me 6.3K. Another 7K for top of the line equipment (see my signature). And I'm not going all out. I won't have automation for a few years. Also, BEFORE you start, learn. And I mean everything you can. That'll take months anyway, so as you save, you can exercise your brain and feed it as much info as.possible. it'll be fun!!!! Just BE PATIENT!

 

[Cichlid Dad]

You did not tell us if you have a overflow for a sump.

 

[Fish Fan]

I'll say again, the OP has a couple threads asking about how to repair the tank. I would suggest making sure the tank is solid, or finding a replacement, before you start ordering gear for it.

 

[B&CinB.C.]

A controller ( Hydros , GHL , Apex etc.) is probably the last thing you should buy

 

[ScottJ]

Can you help me I’m new at this and the only thing I own is is 220gallon aquarium and the article mentioned that an aquarium controller would be a good thing to ask Santa. Could you recommend a good one for my tank and a medium grade one please. I’m still not too sure what is even does

Welcome! Take the advice to learn and research BEFORE you buy anything! A tank that size is not going to be cheep. A controller would be way down on the list of equipment to have, if necessary at all.

Ask for a gift certificate to a good LFS or someplace like SaltwaterAquarium.com. Leak test your tank, build your stand, take your time!

 

[FrugalReefer]

 

[littlefoxx]

Can you help me I’m new at this and the only thing I own is is 220gallon aquarium and the article mentioned that an aquarium controller would be a good thing to ask Santa. Could you recommend a good one for my tank and a medium grade one please. I’m still not too sure what is even does

My tank doesnt have that fancy controller either, I also dont really know what all it does. My 300 gallon has a sump, protein skimmer, bioballs, and pumps and thats it. Simple and works for me. Is your tank drilled for a sump?

 

[BryanM]

Hey referees I’m brand new at this I inherited a 220 gallon tank and want to start a reef tank. Christmas time is almost here and people want to know what I’ll need to get it going. Can the community come together and help me because I have no idea. I’m learning by reading on this forum

Welcome!

I strongly recommend live rock if you can afford it.

 

[SaltyKuya]

Hey referees I’m brand new at this I inherited a 220 gallon tank and want to start a reef tank. Christmas time is almost here and people want to know what I’ll need to get it going. Can the community come together and help me because I have no idea. I’m learning by reading on this forum

Welcome to the group, i'm new here too. From my experience being brand new to the hobby I would recommend patience, research and buying the proper equipment the first time as I have already replaced my lights and filter. Feel free to reach out and good luck

 

[tamanning]

Choosing gear can often take a lot of research, maybe your people can get you gift cards for now? Just a suggestion. And, I’d make sure your tank holds water, or you have another tank, before buying gear.

Good luck!

Smart.

 

[MDAquatics]

Welcome to R2R! Definitely want to start with leak testing that thing.