210 gal set up !

[fsu230263]

Hello everyoe ! Needing help on picking equipment for a new tank & info ! i've been out of the hobbie about 2 yrs now & so much have change since then . I have owned a 125 gal reef tank before , So I know basic but its just so much new equipment out there now , ok I'm looking for your opinions on 1 sump name brand ,2 T5s or MH 3 protein skimmer brands . Tank size is 72x24x30 210gal with stand & possible canopy

 

[nikesb]

Sump: have one built custom if you can. for this i think advance acrylics does some of the nicest and cleanest jobs around. you can also have a glass one made to your specs for a decent deal.
t5 brand: ATI, nothing light it and with 30" depth it will be the only one that will penetrate and still put out crazy lighting on the bottom of your tank
MH: i dont like all in one fixture for mh. if you go mh, choose some galaxy ballasts with lumenmax elite or lumentbright reflectors
skimmer brands: reef octopus, swc, avast marine.
consider a DIY led set up, it will save you money in the long run

 

[acrylic51]

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/384905/210-gal-set-up#post_3373585
Sump: have one built custom if you can. for this i think advance acrylics does some of the nicest and cleanest jobs around. you can also have a glass one made to your specs for a decent deal.
t5 brand: ATI, nothing light it and with 30" depth it will be the only one that will penetrate and still put out crazy lighting on the bottom of your tank
MH: i dont like all in one fixture for mh. if you go mh, choose some galaxy ballasts with lumenmax elite or lumentbright reflectors
skimmer brands: reef octopus, swc, avast marine.
consider a DIY led set up, it will save you money in the long run

Agree.

 

[fsu230263]

Thanks guy for you support & yes I'm planning on the custom built sump tank , the reef octapus skimmer I'm also looking to buy , just dont know which one such as a NWB ,EXTREME SERIES OR RECIRCULATING skimmer , I also decide to go with the MH bec. of the dept of the tank ,Again THANKS

 

[acrylic51]

Look into their cone series skimmers by Reef Octopus. If you contact Reef Specialty or Premium Aquatics they should give good advice as far as sizing goes!!!!

 

[1snapple]

Hmmm. I would highly concider LEDs for your tank. DIY of course. PM and I can give a build a friend of mine did for his 210.
It is absolutely incredible the colors.