pipeorgel Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I've been collecting info over the summer (and "experimenting" with my sorely-inadequate Eclipse 6) and am thinking of getting a serious upgrade with the following: The "mikeguerrero signature" 12g modified nano-cube (hopefully the acrylic when it comes out) with the skimmer mod and chiller (I have a hot house) Replace the PH with a Maxi-Jet 900 (is that the best?) The Coralife powerbar/timer. I'll move my Eclipse contents to this (10lbs LR + cleaner crew + clown) and build upon that. Since this is a major purchase, I want to make sure I don't get stuck with the wrong outfit (like I did with the much-less-expensive Eclipse. That was good though, to get my feet wet ) Do you think I'll be happy with this in the long-run? I'm not looking to keep the really difficult stuff as I'm a relative newcomer, but I want something that will do pretty much anything (for a 12g), keep it all very healthy, and will be relatively easy to maintain. Are there any definite limitations with this set-up? Anything I should consider changing? Thanks for the input guys. Link to comment
Cholesterol Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I have a 12 now and wish I'd started with the 24. It's not that much bigger of a footprint, but the added size sure is nice. Plus, the cost difference isn't too much in the long run... Link to comment
pipeorgel Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 Bound by 12 due to table size (I've measured my space 6 ways from Tuesday...was thinking 24 as well)...but figured 12 was better than 6 at least Link to comment
Cholesterol Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 12 will definitely be better than 6! Plus, the aesthetics of the cube are great. The Guerro looks like a great setup. Either the MJ 900 or the minijet 606 will work for return pump. I'm not a huge fan of the Coralife power bar, just because you're limited with on/off periods on the timed outlets. I think you'll have more options by going with a regular power strip and 3 $5 light timers (actintics, 10k, and maybe moonlights on the third, though personally I leave my moonlights on 24/7). Happy shopping! The design part is my favorite, so don't be in any big rush... Link to comment
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