40 gallon breeder equipment

Saltwatercoral2 · 02/27/2011, 12:51 AM

ALright, I am going to setup a 40 gallon breeder tank, sort of a frag system. I plan to put just a couple fish in here and some sexy shrimp, maybe a long spine urchin. Now for equipment. I have a 20long sump, and a mag 5 pump, I am going to have my tank drileld tomorrow and install an inky box. Now onto what lighting and skimmer should I use. Lighting I am looking at ATI t5's or DIY led kit. Not sure which to go with? As for skimmer, im lost there to, any recommendations would be appreciated!

Fig · 02/27/2011, 06:29 AM

SCW 120 or 160. I"d stay with T-5s. Just my 2 c. I run a scw160 and a Tek T-5 on my 40 breeder.

Saltwatercoral2 · 02/27/2011, 01:29 PM

which tek light do you use?

Fig · 02/27/2011, 01:49 PM

4-bulb.

Saltwatercoral2 · 02/27/2011, 01:52 PM

do you have any pictures of your setup by chance?

Fig · 02/27/2011, 01:56 PM

No, its only 2 months old. But it can be done with 4 bulbs as this thread will show you.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1801186

Saltwatercoral2 · 03/14/2011, 04:37 PM

How about a 36 inch dual 150 watt sunpod? Would this be to much light?

nanojg · 03/14/2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

How about a 36 inch dual 150 watt sunpod? Would this be to much light?

no, that would work fine. I have a 2 x 175 and 2 x 39 fixture on my 58 gallon (same dims as 40 just a little taller). Its not too much light as long as you properly acclimate the corals.

02/27/2011, 12:51 AM	#1
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	40 gallon breeder equipment ALright, I am going to setup a 40 gallon breeder tank, sort of a frag system. I plan to put just a couple fish in here and some sexy shrimp, maybe a long spine urchin. Now for equipment. I have a 20long sump, and a mag 5 pump, I am going to have my tank drileld tomorrow and install an inky box. Now onto what lighting and skimmer should I use. Lighting I am looking at ATI t5's or DIY led kit. Not sure which to go with? As for skimmer, im lost there to, any recommendations would be appreciated!

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02/27/2011, 06:29 AM	#2
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	SCW 120 or 160. I"d stay with T-5s. Just my 2 c. I run a scw160 and a Tek T-5 on my 40 breeder.

02/27/2011, 01:29 PM	#3
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	which tek light do you use?

02/27/2011, 01:49 PM	#4
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	4-bulb.

02/27/2011, 01:52 PM	#5
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	do you have any pictures of your setup by chance?

02/27/2011, 01:56 PM	#6
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	No, its only 2 months old. But it can be done with 4 bulbs as this thread will show you. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1801186

03/14/2011, 04:37 PM	#7
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	How about a 36 inch dual 150 watt sunpod? Would this be to much light?