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    Where to buy predrilled "reef-ready" aquarium?

    I'm looking for a 40-55 gallon acrlyic aquarium with internal overflow and exit bulkhead. Even more interested in additional bulkheads. Pre-made or custom is fine, but which shops/merchants do you recommend?
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Thanks Don, that's along the lines of what I was thinking. I've decided to get a custom 40gallon long aquarium, with an overflow in the back. What drilling/bulkheads would you guys recommend having installed while my design is still "on the chopping block?"
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    What is a closed loop? Is it just a closed water system used for water circulation?
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Wow, Kate! What an informative post... Thanks so much! I have discovered glasscages.com and am now contemplating a pre-drilled "reef ready" tank. It would be nice to have a built-in overflow and a bulkhead for the return.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Thanks Don! What do people recommend for sumps? Would a 20 gal aquarium from the local pet store be fine?
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Looking at the Aqua Medic Turboflotor T1000 Protein Skimmer with Ocean Runner 2700 pump.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    I'll look at protein skimmers right now.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Thanks, Don. What's a good ratio for aquarium->sump? For a 50 or 60 gallon aquarium, would a 20 gallon sump be adequate? Also, what is "slow circulation" relative to the volume of the tank/sump? I've read that a good GPH will circulate your tank's volume 10 times in an hour.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Ok, let me see if I got this right... bare with me: I will need an overflow box with a siphon pump to get the water OUT of my aquarium. A line from the box will go to my sump, which can be another aquarium. I'll have a protein skimmer inside my sump, as well as a UV sterilizer and some active...
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Thanks for a very informative post. Can I ask about your filter set up? Thats the only part that confuses me. If you could detail each piece, and where it goes, that would help a lot! Thanks!
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    OK, so: BIO filtration: Live rock, live sand. MECH filtration: Protein Skimmer, in sump CHEMICAL filtration: ? Would you recommend any other types of filters? Thanks for your patience.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    Primarily soft corals.
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    Equipment question for new 55 gal reef system

    I'm looking to set up a 55 gallon reef aquarium. I'd like a full reef system, with invertebrates, live rock, corals, fish, etc... I'm starting to plan out what equipment to get but the selection is a little overwhelming, and I'm having trouble understanding the plumbing. Is there some sort of...
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