the perfect 80 gallon fish tank what to do???

[dafishguy]

Im setting up a brand new 80 gallon reef tank i have about 3 to 4 thousand to spend on equipment what would you guys recommend for my tank and if you have the time i mean everything from the sand type to filters to overflow to rock. I HAVE A 75 gallon saltwater tank now and ive had it for 4 years but i really want to add a reef tank but i want to know everything about it first i have read 3 or 4 books but i want to learn from the best and that is right here with people who do it every day thanks jamie

 

[tizzo]

80 gallon tank...hmmm
120 lbs of LR and a Euroreef skimmer!
and sand...
Oh then you need a sump for your skimmer.
Heater and test kits.
Oh and salt. There's your first shopping list.

 

[dafishguy]

what are the best brands thats what is really important i dont want to buy the cheap stuff

 

[dafishguy]

what are the best brands thats what is really important i dont want to buy the cheap stuff and the sizea what is the best lighting

 

[fishygurl]

best lighting imo is metal halides!!!

 

[dafishguy]

Imo? Immunization

 

[alexmir]

In My opinoin=IMO Go all out now when you have the money!!! Set up a nice frag rack, and lots of REALLY nice frags while you have the money. Then enjoy watching them grow.
Get a nive metal halide t-5 combo light setup. I have a nice amount of money for an aquarium coming in this winter that i am very excited about! Im getting mostly used stuff, so i can get everything i need, and get it nice!

 

[crhawkeye]

is a UV recommended for a reef tank, I have heard it both ways.

 

[veni vidi vici]

"Bigger tank".Your gonna want one soon after you put water in the 80G.Get atleast a 125 if you have the room,and use th 80 as a sump /refugium.

 

[the egregious]

"is a UV recommended for a reef tank, I have heard it both ways"
lol thread stealer.
That is a subject you will never hear a definite answer to. lol.