Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Ok I have done my reserch and this is the list i have come up with. Tank: 30G Acrylic from Tenecor 36 long, 12 deep, 16 tall. 250$ Stand and Canopy I will custom make. 100$ Lighting: 4x39 watt T5, 1 250 watt MH. 350$ Filtration: Custom 15G glass sump/fuge W/Berlin Protein Skimmer 200$ 30lbs Live Sand 30$ 35-45lbs Live Rock 130$ 300watt Heater 40$ Closed Loop Circulation System 150$ Auto Top-Off System,cant find were to get one. RO/DI System 150$ Test Kit 50$ Additives 60$ And I think thats it... other than fish/corals its a bit on the expensive side but i dont want to have to upgrade anything once i get it, untill i get a big tank anyways Well im open to sugestions thanks for looking. Bryan Link to comment
Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Comments Anyone? Bryan Link to comment
Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Ok, did i say something rong? Anyone?:*( I know someone has some advice... if not at least tell me if im on the right track:P Thanks in advance guys, Bryan Link to comment
Neon Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 you don't need that much wattage for that size tank it's 2w per gal...so a 60w would work;) what kind os additives are you getting? Link to comment
saltwater232001 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Sometimes it happens like that man. It looks like you have a it planned out very nice, that tank is expensive but all in all looks like you will have a good time with your tank. Look for top offs at marine depot.com Link to comment
saltwater232001 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 neon are you talking about heating? Link to comment
Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 How well do you guys think this setup will work for SPS? Link to comment
Telecaster Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 If you're going to go that big, I'd suggest going with a deeper tank(front to back) like the 40gal. breeder which is 36"Lx18"Wx16-18"H. You'll appreciate the extra 6" for aquascaping. Link to comment
saltwater232001 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 With that lighting you can put anything you want in there. Just remember that you should wait at least 3 months before putting corals in the tank, some people do it early but I advise against it. Link to comment
Neon Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 yeah i'm talking about heating not sure about lighting it might work Link to comment
Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 You know i never looked at the 40's but now that i do its only 29$ more and all the equipment im getting should work for it right? Thanks Bryan Link to comment
Telecaster Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Yup. You could probably go with a larger sump too. Well, whatever can fit in the stand. I'd go with glass instead of acrylic though. See if you can find the All-Glass brand 40gal. breeder tank. Get it drilled and you're set. Link to comment
Bryan_Pratt Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Well I like acrylic a little more then glass, why would you say glass insted of acrylic, im still leaning twards acrylic. Iwill step up to a 40G tank 36 long, 15 deep, 16 high Acrylic from Tenecor. Other than that, maby a 20G sump/fuge. Thanks again guys, Bryan Link to comment
FateX9 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 well acrylic costs more and scratches easier if you dont mind the cost id so go for it but around here theres an lfs thats selling a 125 gal with a stand for $300 but thats glass now i would rather spend $50 more for 95 more gallons and not worry about a stand then spend $250 for a 30 gal but i guess thats just me but then you would have to upgrade everything. good luck Link to comment
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