New 120G Reef Tank

Dinuk.B · 06/03/2010, 03:36 AM

Hello Everybody,

I am in the process of upgrading to a 120G reef tank.
For my sump (30 gallon) configuration I was given a few options from my fish guy.

Option 1

If I want to go with a G4 skimmer, I will not able to set up a refugium.

Option 2

Go with a G2 skimmer, which can be fit into a the drain chamber and use the second chamber as the refugium.

For both instances I can plumb either a 25W or 57W Aqua UV? What should I go with?

What will be the best option for a reef tank? appreciate any advise?

Thank you

rayn · 06/03/2010, 05:01 AM

Go with a fuge if at all possible. DSB and live rubble will help you out.

Sugar Magnolia · 06/03/2010, 07:45 AM

The fuge option would be the better choice. Having a fuge and growing macro will help export excess phosphates and nitrates.

Palting · 06/03/2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinuk.B

Hello Everybody,

I am in the process of upgrading to a 120G reef tank.
For my sump (30 gallon) configuration I was given a few options from my fish guy.

Option 1

If I want to go with a G4 skimmer, I will not able to set up a refugium.

Option 2

Go with a G2 skimmer, which can be fit into a the drain chamber and use the second chamber as the refugium.

For both instances I can plumb either a 25W or 57W Aqua UV? What should I go with?

What will be the best option for a reef tank? appreciate any advise?

Thank you

You can ALWAYS set up a refugium. It may have to be separately plumbed, or get a HOB on the sump or tank, whatever, but you can ALWAYS set one up. What you should NOT do is compromise on the skimmer. If the G4 skimmer is better as a skimmer then the G2, which I presume it is, then go with the G4, and figure something else out for a fuge. Just IMHO, though

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stevek480 · 06/03/2010, 09:56 AM

Make sure your return section is large enough so that you can lose some water and not run your pump dry, especially if you don't use an ATO system. IMO, a UV system isn't that useful for a reef system but I think you will find opinions either way. I've found a carbon reactor to be much more effective in cleaning the water.

Dinuk.B · 06/03/2010, 02:53 PM

Thank you guys for all the input. Yep I have enough room for the return. I am using the UV, mainly as a parasite eliminator. To prevent outbreaks.

06/03/2010, 03:36 AM	#1
Dinuk.B Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	New 120G Reef Tank Hello Everybody, I am in the process of upgrading to a 120G reef tank. For my sump (30 gallon) configuration I was given a few options from my fish guy. Option 1 If I want to go with a G4 skimmer, I will not able to set up a refugium. Option 2 Go with a G2 skimmer, which can be fit into a the drain chamber and use the second chamber as the refugium. For both instances I can plumb either a 25W or 57W Aqua UV? What should I go with? What will be the best option for a reef tank? appreciate any advise? Thank you

06/03/2010, 05:01 AM	#2
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	Go with a fuge if at all possible. DSB and live rubble will help you out. __________________ Currently changing, stay tuned for new details...

06/03/2010, 07:45 AM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	The fuge option would be the better choice. Having a fuge and growing macro will help export excess phosphates and nitrates. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

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