Need Some Thoughts For 16 Gallon

[alpine]

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

[cerreta]

Small tanks like this wil lonly require a single MH setup. I suggest a 250 DE Phoenix 14K lamp with electronic ballast.

I have played with many light systems and lamps and nothing looks better than this setup.

As for the sump. Go big and angle it if that is what you like. I have never heard of anyone complain that there sump is too big.

[alpine]

I actually decided to just go with the larger sump.Just not sure if I should get the 100gal or the 150gal rubbermaid.Gonna get to my local tractor supply next week and see how much different they are,and which one would work best.

I was actually talking to the wife and mentioned to her that a 250watt would be better.That way when I decided to shut the tank down,I could still use the halide for a deeper tank.

Think I'm just going to use a 250watt Radium with the 2 X 65watt pc's and call it a day.