My 1st Tank... Help

Dax352 · 03/24/2011, 11:28 AM

Hi,

I'm new to the hobby and I'm still in the equipment gathering stage of things but i could use some help.

So here's what I've got so far a 90 gallon reef ready tank (48x18x25) (LxWxH), and a T5 Teck Lite 4 bulb lighting with with (2) Actinic White+ and (2) Aquablue+ bulbs.

I'm looking at an ASM G1X protein skimmer but not sure if its the right size for my tank? How big of a sump do i need? What size heater, return pump and powerheads are best for my tank size?

Sam

Sugar Magnolia · 03/24/2011, 12:28 PM

Yep, that protien skimmer is rated up to 150g, so that'll work. For the sump, go with the largest volume you can fit under your stand. Return pump should match the overflow's gph, and you'll need to allow for head loss. I'd suggest two separate heaters as a failsafe in case one goes down. Jager heaters are a reliable, long running brand. Two 150w should be enough to warm the tank. Powerheads, Tunze or Koralia, or if you have plenty of money to spare, Vortechs.

rocking · 03/24/2011, 12:33 PM

sam suger told u two good things go to truvu thay have very good sumps and thay make custom sumps to

rocking · 03/24/2011, 12:34 PM

one thing sam u need more light atleast 4 more t5 lights u want to go to ati bulbs thay have the best par ratting for the bulbs

stingythingy45 · 03/24/2011, 12:36 PM

To Reef Central

I'm looking at an ASM G1X protein skimmer but not sure if its the right size for my tank?

I have a ASM G2 and it works great.Has a recirc mode,but I think you'll be fine with a G1

How big of a sump do i need?
Generally,big as you can fit.I have a 70 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank in my basement for a sump.And I have a 90 display.

What size heater?

It's generally 3 watts per gallon and the next size up.
A 250 watt heater will work fine.

return pump?
That depends on where the sump is and how much water height to push up (head pressure).

and powerheads are best for my tank size?

That also depends on corals(type)

Denbf58 · 03/24/2011, 12:42 PM

To Reef Central +1 what sugar said just take your time .also plan on getting a RO/DI unit so you can start off with good water have fun

Dax352 · 03/25/2011, 08:55 AM

So if I have a skimmer rated for 150 gallons does that mean I can only have up to a 60 gallon sump?

03/24/2011, 11:28 AM	#1
Dax352 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4	My 1st Tank... Help Hi, I'm new to the hobby and I'm still in the equipment gathering stage of things but i could use some help. So here's what I've got so far a 90 gallon reef ready tank (48x18x25) (LxWxH), and a T5 Teck Lite 4 bulb lighting with with (2) Actinic White+ and (2) Aquablue+ bulbs. I'm looking at an ASM G1X protein skimmer but not sure if its the right size for my tank? How big of a sump do i need? What size heater, return pump and powerheads are best for my tank size? Sam

03/24/2011, 12:28 PM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Yep, that protien skimmer is rated up to 150g, so that'll work. For the sump, go with the largest volume you can fit under your stand. Return pump should match the overflow's gph, and you'll need to allow for head loss. I'd suggest two separate heaters as a failsafe in case one goes down. Jager heaters are a reliable, long running brand. Two 150w should be enough to warm the tank. Powerheads, Tunze or Koralia, or if you have plenty of money to spare, Vortechs. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

03/24/2011, 12:36 PM	#5
stingythingy45 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 3,296	*To Reef Central* I'm looking at an ASM G1X protein skimmer but not sure if its the right size for my tank? I have a ASM G2 and it works great.Has a recirc mode,but I think you'll be fine with a G1 How big of a sump do i need? Generally,big as you can fit.I have a 70 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank in my basement for a sump.And I have a 90 display. What size heater? It's generally 3 watts per gallon and the next size up. A 250 watt heater will work fine. return pump? That depends on where the sump is and how much water height to push up (head pressure). and powerheads are best for my tank size? That also depends on corals(type) __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 90 gallon,mixed Reef,2-250 watt Optix 3 pendants(Phoenix 14K)2-54 watt T5 Super actnics ,ASM G-2 Gate/recirc mods,70 gal. basement sump,20L ref

03/24/2011, 12:42 PM	#6
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	*To Reef Central* +1 what sugar said just take your time .also plan on getting a RO/DI unit so you can start off with good water have fun __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

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rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	sam suger told u two good things go to truvu thay have very good sumps and thay make custom sumps to

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rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	one thing sam u need more light atleast 4 more t5 lights u want to go to ati bulbs thay have the best par ratting for the bulbs

03/25/2011, 08:55 AM	#7
Dax352 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4	So if I have a skimmer rated for 150 gallons does that mean I can only have up to a 60 gallon sump?