240 gallon reef

[megklink]

Hi guys,
I'm new to the forum and just want some opinons and comments on my new 240 gallon setup. I had a 120 gallon so i've doubled in size :bigsmile: The 240 has:
custom stand and canpoy
sump custom my Melev
Bubblemaster 250
8 T5 bulbs on two icecap 660's
2 Koralia 4's and one Koralia 2
two yager heaters
I am open to any comments or suggestions, thanks. I do plan on getting started on corals soon- so if any of you guys have any that you wanna frag or sell, don't hesitate to pm me!! Thanks!



http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/megklink/240aquarium041-1.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/megklink/240aquarium043-1.jpg

go easy on me for the bad pictures, :bigsmile:

[tropicana]

Off to a great start! How bout a skin for the stand? What kind of corals, are you wanting SPS or just softies?

[thesponge]

Is that a lion fish in there? Maybe someone else can chime in on this but i don't think Lions are really considered reef compatible because they like low light and eat crustaceans. But I have never kept one so I don't really know, just what I have read.

Oh let me add, the tank looks great and it's a nice setup. I love your sump/fuge it is sweet!

[megklink]

Thanks guys!! I am workin on finishing the stand- putting trim and doors on it- it's a work in progress. I am wanting to do softies I don't really know much about sps.

I've had the lion for about 6 months and he hasn't bothered anyone- he is supposed to eat shrimp but with this huge aquarium and lots of hiding spaces i'm wanting to get a coral banded or two. I still have all my crabs and snails too- he's just a big baby- comes right to the top when he's hungry and basically takes the shrimp right outta your hand.

[RayAllen]

Lionfish will do great in a reef. Its basically in a way like having a moray; you may end up with missing shrimp and small fish but other than that a awesome edition.

[megklink]

thanks Ray!