build me a tank .........

[KrautBurner]

ok,
here's the deal.


I'm probably gonna pick up a 75gal tank (with built in overflow) and a stand.
that's it

I've already got a 40gal tank, sump (20gal), 700gph return pump (odyssea) skimmer (Coralife 65), 2 250w heaters, 24" PC lights, and about 70lbs of rock.
I can use the parts from my tank for initial setup on my new tank, but would like to keep this tank mostly together.


I plan on having mostly softies, LPS, a few fish, and an anemone
I try to stick with Hearty livestock

I have about $5-600 available for the build.


here's what I'm looking for

Lights (48") (I'm leaning towards a 4 bulb t5 setup, prefer to have nightlights too)

new sump tank

refugium (hang on or built into sump)

new return pump

new skimmer

substrate material

more rock



Russ

 

[KrautBurner]

nobody wants to help me spend my money??

 

[greenmonkey51]

A Tek T-5 4 bulb fixture from reefgeek will run you about 330$. An octo 150 will be about 170$. A mag 7 pump is about 70$. You should be able to find a used 55g for about 50$. That is a good sized for a sump. You can build a nice refugium in it. Thats 620$, but you don't have any rock and sand. Finding stuff used will save some money, but the most important thing not to skimp. You'll end up buying stuff twice and spending more money.

 

[KrautBurner]

well I've got a sump, I don't need a refugium right away.
I just have no idea what I want for lighting yet.

can I fit a 55g inside a 48" stand?




edit:
it looks like I'm picking up another 20+lbs of rock tomorrow

 

[returnofsid]

If you're wanting to have an anemone, I don't think the Tek5 4 bulb unit will be enough lighting. I currently have the Tek5 6 bulb unit on my 75 and it offers plenty of lighting for clams, anemone and most SPS. Your other option would me MH lighting.

 

[OldFishMan]

Hello;

I would build your display tank first. I grow/keep anemone on NO FL with no problem, I use 6500, 10,000, and pure Actinic bulbs.

Then gradually add options --- gives time to do further research. Your choice, but I find it hard to stare at a tank no matter how well setup without livestock.

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