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Unread 12/18/2010, 09:24 PM   #1
AF_Reefer
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New 180G Build Need Help With Equipment Ideas.

Well I haven't been on here in a while but I'm getting ready to set up a 180g dual overflow tank. (big upgrade from my 55g) Anyway I'm not sure of what kind of equipment to get as far as lights (MH of course but how many 2 or 3 and how many watts 250 or 400 and 10k, 12k, or 20k), skimmer, pumps and power heads. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


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Unread 12/19/2010, 12:32 AM   #2
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I'm doing 3 x 250w LumenMax 3 with 14k Phoenix bulbs for lighting. You'll need some nice flow as well, I would recommend a combo of Votech and Tunze pumps. 2 x MP40's and a couple of Tunzes as well. Hope this helps.


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Unread 12/19/2010, 07:04 PM   #3
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I'm doing 3 x 250w LumenMax 3 with 14k Phoenix bulbs for lighting. You'll need some nice flow as well, I would recommend a combo of Votech and Tunze pumps. 2 x MP40's and a couple of Tunzes as well. Hope this helps.
Is there a specific reason of using a combination...wouldnt 2 mp40s be sufficient?


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