57 gal rr illuminata equipment

smogl00 · 10/18/2015, 03:17 PM

Hi All,

Finally going bigger from my small anemone nano to a 57 gallon illuminata. I've been researching a bit on equipment, but could use some input on skimmer, return pump, and light.

For the skimmer I am pretty sold on the reef octopus Classic 110int. My total volume with sump should be right around 70 gallons. I plan on keeping a a good deal of sps, but is this thing overkill? I like it because of the solid reviews of both the skimmer and company over all, and it fits very well in my sump.

For return pump I so far have no idea of where I should go here. I have about 50 inches for head loss, thoughts on the gph I will want to have? (I have an mp40 and mp10 for supplemental flow in diplay)

Finally the light. The tank is 36 inches wide, and I am wanting to go old school here- no LEDs this time around. Planning on a t5, mh combo. The Cebu sun looks like my best option there, but I am wondering if 2x250w mh's will be overkill or if I should stick to one? There are the 4 t5s to consider as well (tank depth 21 inches.

Any thoughts would be appreciated! Sanding/staining the stand now so looking forward to going live with this in the next few weeks!

Thanks,

Steve

DesertReefT4r · 10/18/2015, 09:02 PM

Good choice on the skimmer it is nicely sized your your setup. As for a return pump there are many good ones out there

smogl00 · 10/19/2015, 05:17 PM

Thanks! Any ideas on the gph I may want to shoot for for tank turnover?

hecdr34 · 10/24/2015, 08:08 PM

Hey, I have a Bubble Magus Curve 5 for sale and only asking $120 picked up. Used only a few months. Text me if you're interested. Thanks

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Bill Nye · 10/25/2015, 05:46 AM

I have a 6 bulb sunpower on my 50b and i can grow acros on my sandbed.

10/18/2015, 03:17 PM	#1
smogl00 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clinton, NJ Posts: 771	57 gal rr illuminata equipment Hi All, Finally going bigger from my small anemone nano to a 57 gallon illuminata. I've been researching a bit on equipment, but could use some input on skimmer, return pump, and light. For the skimmer I am pretty sold on the reef octopus Classic 110int. My total volume with sump should be right around 70 gallons. I plan on keeping a a good deal of sps, but is this thing overkill? I like it because of the solid reviews of both the skimmer and company over all, and it fits very well in my sump. For return pump I so far have no idea of where I should go here. I have about 50 inches for head loss, thoughts on the gph I will want to have? (I have an mp40 and mp10 for supplemental flow in diplay) Finally the light. The tank is 36 inches wide, and I am wanting to go old school here- no LEDs this time around. Planning on a t5, mh combo. The Cebu sun looks like my best option there, but I am wondering if 2x250w mh's will be overkill or if I should stick to one? There are the 4 t5s to consider as well (tank depth 21 inches. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Sanding/staining the stand now so looking forward to going live with this in the next few weeks! Thanks, Steve __________________ -Steve Current Tank Info: 20 gallon high nano mixed reef 4x24 t5HO with lunar LEDS. Last edited by smogl00; 10/18/2015 at 03:18 PM. Reason: Spelling

10/19/2015, 05:17 PM	#3
smogl00 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clinton, NJ Posts: 771	Thanks! Any ideas on the gph I may want to shoot for for tank turnover? __________________ -Steve Current Tank Info: 20 gallon high nano mixed reef 4x24 t5HO with lunar LEDS.

10/18/2015, 09:02 PM	#2
DesertReefT4r Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 771	Good choice on the skimmer it is nicely sized your your setup. As for a return pump there are many good ones out there

10/24/2015, 08:08 PM	#4
hecdr34 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 207	Hey, I have a Bubble Magus Curve 5 for sale and only asking $120 picked up. Used only a few months. Text me if you're interested. Thanks 201-250-4849

10/25/2015, 05:46 AM	#5
Bill Nye Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 627	I have a 6 bulb sunpower on my 50b and i can grow acros on my sandbed.