Need advice on my sump set up

[texmex]

I am setting up a 125 I have a 20 long that I plan on using as sump I need to know if this will be large enough for this and would I be able to set up fug in side as well any advice would be great. thanks

[texmex]

Also what size of lighting would you suggest at the least amount and the largest amount my tanks 72 long 18 wide and 24 deep. plan on running full reef set up thanks

[texasfootball21]

I am setting up a 125 I have a 20 long that I plan on using as sump I need to know if this will be large enough for this and would I be able to set up fug in side as well any advice would be great. thanks

It would work, but I would defiantly go larger. The larger the better. With a tank that big, you'd be much better off making the sump much larger. I'd use the biggest sump I could fit under the stand if I were you. Yes, you can make a fuge section in the sump.

This may help you in making a sump:

First part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxnugJGiT3o
Second part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgNe_OYgoL8

Or if you wanted someone to build it for you, I'd ask Ace (Hobogato). I've never seen his work in person, but from the pics, he looks like an amazing craftsman who makes some great stuff.

[coraline79]

I am in the process off setting up a 125, and currently I have 2 55 gallons sumps that I am going to get trimmed down to about 40 gallons each. So 80 gallons total for the sump and fuge. As far as light goes I am going to run 3 175 watt Metal halides, 6 32 watt 50/50 PC lights w/ workhorse ballasts, and 2 48 inch t5's w/ tru actinic. I will also be installing t5 no lights over the refugium.

[texmex]

what do you guys think the smallest lighting I could get away with for reef?

[coraline79]

I would put my rag tag collection as a minimum if you are going to keep sps coral. If I had the money, I would go with 3 250watt Metal Halides, and 8 36 inch (312 total watts) t5ho's w/ tru actinic. A lot of people used to talk about watts per gallon(minimums being 6-7 watts), but I think there are too many factors these days.

[texmex]

Tell me about it I have been trying to figure all this lighting situation out. I am on a budget also but I also know the importance of the lighting so I want to make sure I get it rite do you know anyone that might be selling a set up to fit my needs thanks.

[ErikH]

Buy a 29 gallon, it should fit nicely and will house a skimmer large enough for that tank. Don't skimp on anything or you will buy twice, seriously....

[texmex]

I also have a 29 gal acrylic that I might be able to use but I dont know how to convert into sump can I use silicone like with the gl***** Or is there something special I have to use? And if anyone is or knows somebody selling something that would fit my needs please let me know thanks.

[mikedelgado]

I live close to you if you would like you can look at my sump set up to give you some ideas.I also have some metal halide lights you could borrow.512 924 2064