What to get for a 360 G setup

yongpanda · 02/19/2010, 08:53 PM

Helping out a friend on a tank he had in mind. Tank would be a 360 gallon, 96"x24"x36" acrylic.
Curious as to what lights,skimmer, circulation i'll need. Money won't matter for the most part.

I had some on my mind but if you guys like its too much or any other quggestions, feel free to hop in!

For lighting, i was thinking either TWO ATI 10x54 or TWO tek elite 8x54 or TWO ICECAP 2x250watt metal halide,2x52 watt T% HO, 2 LED strip fixture, OR FOUR Sunlightsupply lumen max elite 250 watt with some ballast

For skimmer, how about a BK Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 200 Cone Skimmer

Circulation, Four vortech MP40, tunze?

rbnice1 · 02/19/2010, 10:13 PM

For lighting all your ideas are nice. I really couldnt say what would be best. Everyone likes different things.

Skimmer. Alpha200 is not going to be enough. You will need a 250 or if your planning on a heavy load a alpha 300. I have a Alpha 200 on a 155 display, 200 gallon total water volume(Its major over kill). You could also look into a ATB Large. I really think either way you wont go wrong.

Circ: I would plan on 6 mp40's or maybe 4 mp40s and a couple tunze streams.

yongpanda · 02/19/2010, 10:39 PM

can i use just three of the lumen elite reflectors 250 watts each or should i go with 4?

rbnice1 · 02/20/2010, 12:29 AM

I am using elites at 16 inches I am getting around 25x25inch spreads.

So I would say you will need 4.

02/19/2010, 08:53 PM	#1
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	What to get for a 360 G setup Helping out a friend on a tank he had in mind. Tank would be a 360 gallon, 96"x24"x36" acrylic. Curious as to what lights,skimmer, circulation i'll need. Money won't matter for the most part. I had some on my mind but if you guys like its too much or any other quggestions, feel free to hop in! For lighting, i was thinking either TWO ATI 10x54 or TWO tek elite 8x54 or TWO ICECAP 2x250watt metal halide,2x52 watt T% HO, 2 LED strip fixture, OR FOUR Sunlightsupply lumen max elite 250 watt with some ballast For skimmer, how about a BK Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 200 Cone Skimmer Circulation, Four vortech MP40, tunze? __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making

02/19/2010, 10:39 PM	#3
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	can i use just three of the lumen elite reflectors 250 watts each or should i go with 4? __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making

02/19/2010, 10:13 PM	#2
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	For lighting all your ideas are nice. I really couldnt say what would be best. Everyone likes different things. Skimmer. Alpha200 is not going to be enough. You will need a 250 or if your planning on a heavy load a alpha 300. I have a Alpha 200 on a 155 display, 200 gallon total water volume(Its major over kill). You could also look into a ATB Large. I really think either way you wont go wrong. Circ: I would plan on 6 mp40's or maybe 4 mp40s and a couple tunze streams.

02/20/2010, 12:29 AM	#4
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	I am using elites at 16 inches I am getting around 25x25inch spreads. So I would say you will need 4.