tank questions!!!

[Juanfer]

for $$$$ reasons I need to change my currently 170gal to a smaller tank ...
I'm thinking in a cube tank, with a 250w MH and a lot of fluorecent, 2 1800gph and a 2500gph for return, a 33gal sump, and a bare bottom.
wich size of tank could I use with the equipment that I just mention

 

[class clown]

2 ft * 2ft * 2ft.. not sure what that works out to gallon wise, but that's about the max I'd go.

 

[hooked82]

A 2x2x2 comes out to 60 gallons. With that size of pumps would give it a 100x turnover rate. I would think that the flow would be good for a bigger tank, but the 1 MH wouldn't be as it sounds like you would be going with SPS with the setup.

 

[Juanfer]

well actually its only for lps and softies, what other dimensions do you have in mind???

 

[Zoos]

I think 36x36x20-24" would look nice, it would be something like 112-134g depending on the height you choose.

 

[Juanfer]

how should the flow be distributed????

 

[Zoos]

I'm not exactly sure of what you're asking?