alpine
12/28/2007, 01:36 PM
Ok guys , I got a 16 gal bowfront that was given to me by a good friend several years back.After talking to him recently I decided to set the tank up.
Ok I started building the stand last week,the tank is 24" l X 12.5"w ,and the stand is 44" l X 12.5"w.
I have plenty of space underneath for up to a 30gal sump,if a put the stand flush against the wall.If I put the stand in an angle to the wall in a corner I could use a larger rubbermaid trough for a sump.
Should I go with everything under the stand with the stand flush to the wall or should I angle it and use a larger sump?
I totally like the idea of angleing it as I prefer a larger amount of water for stability,and it will allow me to add at least a 10gal RDSB.
Ok now the real question that is driving me crazy.I have a finnex dual 65watt pc fixture that came with the tank.After taking it apart and inspecting it.I realized that with some minor mods I could mod it to house either 1 or 2 150watt or 250watt DE halides inside of it along with the pc's.
Should I go with a single DE halide or a dual setup,and should I go 150 or 250?
I know its going to be asked so let me put it out there.I plan to keep a mixed reef in the tank.Sps,lps,and softies,or I might just go sps and zoas,havent decided yet.
Ok so those are my 2 big debates in my head about this setup,and would appreciate any advice you guys can recommend.Especially for the lighting since thats what is driving me crazy the most.
TIA
Ok I started building the stand last week,the tank is 24" l X 12.5"w ,and the stand is 44" l X 12.5"w.
I have plenty of space underneath for up to a 30gal sump,if a put the stand flush against the wall.If I put the stand in an angle to the wall in a corner I could use a larger rubbermaid trough for a sump.
Should I go with everything under the stand with the stand flush to the wall or should I angle it and use a larger sump?
I totally like the idea of angleing it as I prefer a larger amount of water for stability,and it will allow me to add at least a 10gal RDSB.
Ok now the real question that is driving me crazy.I have a finnex dual 65watt pc fixture that came with the tank.After taking it apart and inspecting it.I realized that with some minor mods I could mod it to house either 1 or 2 150watt or 250watt DE halides inside of it along with the pc's.
Should I go with a single DE halide or a dual setup,and should I go 150 or 250?
I know its going to be asked so let me put it out there.I plan to keep a mixed reef in the tank.Sps,lps,and softies,or I might just go sps and zoas,havent decided yet.
Ok so those are my 2 big debates in my head about this setup,and would appreciate any advice you guys can recommend.Especially for the lighting since thats what is driving me crazy the most.
TIA