5ft Shallow Marine Tank

prox · 01/09/2011, 08:23 AM

I am in the midst of converting my current 5ft planted tank to marine tank..

Basically I have done a lot of reading and got all the info overloaded in my head now..

I need some feedback on the stuff i am going to do/purchase...

Tank size : 150cm (L) x 60cm (W) x 40cm (H)
Skimmer : Skimz SM202
Fludised Reactor : Skimz FM100 /or FM1500?
Light set : 8 x 80W (6 blue, 2 purple, 1 white?) Giesemann bulb.

phenom5 · 01/09/2011, 10:36 AM

I really like the dimensions of the tank.

I'm not familiar with the Skimz brand, but looking through their website, the skimmer looks to be a good choice. Pulls a decent amount of air (could be better IMO), cone body, and bubble plate...not sure on the pump itself. I would assume the reactor will be just fine. If those products are readily available to you, and priced right, I don't see why they wouldn't work.

The lighting depends largely on the setup. Reflectors? Ballast? Giessmann bulbs are good, I've used them in the past. I prefer ATI, but that's more of a personal preference thing.

01/09/2011, 08:23 AM	#1
prox Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 127	5ft Shallow Marine Tank I am in the midst of converting my current 5ft planted tank to marine tank.. Basically I have done a lot of reading and got all the info overloaded in my head now.. I need some feedback on the stuff i am going to do/purchase... Tank size : 150cm (L) x 60cm (W) x 40cm (H) Skimmer : Skimz SM202 Fludised Reactor : Skimz FM100 /or FM1500? Light set : 8 x 80W (6 blue, 2 purple, 1 white?) Giesemann bulb. __________________ - prox -

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01/09/2011, 10:36 AM	#2
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	I really like the dimensions of the tank. I'm not familiar with the Skimz brand, but looking through their website, the skimmer looks to be a good choice. Pulls a decent amount of air (could be better IMO), cone body, and bubble plate...not sure on the pump itself. I would assume the reactor will be just fine. If those products are readily available to you, and priced right, I don't see why they wouldn't work. The lighting depends largely on the setup. Reflectors? Ballast? Giessmann bulbs are good, I've used them in the past. I prefer ATI, but that's more of a personal preference thing.