rjackson82
New member
Hello I am currently thinking about how to build up my 125Gal tank that i got for $100. I will be building my stand and canopy this summer i hope. What i am write in here about is I am hoping to get some ideas from everyone on here.
I plan on buying a 50 or 55 gal tank to turn into a refugium.
Is this to big or not?
I have been looking at the following other equipment:
1) A vortex protein skimmer. It was recommended by the people at the Gulfaqarium's Aquafarm in Fort Watlon Beach, FL. Not sure of the size yet any recommendations. Is this a good skimmer?
2) not sure yet on the lighting was thinking about T5's and maybe one or two MH. Please provide ideas. Only thinking about fish with maybe some low light corals.
3) For my Refugium what lighting should I have?
4) the tank is predrilled with one hole on each back corner in the bottom i belive they are 1.25 or 1.50 inches. the overflows were removed so i need make new ones not sure the best way to do it yet. so please give me your ideas.
I'm sorry I have so many questions but this will be my first big SW tank and i would like to do it right and this site i feel is one of the best places to ask the questions. again thank you for your help.
I plan on buying a 50 or 55 gal tank to turn into a refugium.
Is this to big or not?
I have been looking at the following other equipment:
1) A vortex protein skimmer. It was recommended by the people at the Gulfaqarium's Aquafarm in Fort Watlon Beach, FL. Not sure of the size yet any recommendations. Is this a good skimmer?
2) not sure yet on the lighting was thinking about T5's and maybe one or two MH. Please provide ideas. Only thinking about fish with maybe some low light corals.
3) For my Refugium what lighting should I have?
4) the tank is predrilled with one hole on each back corner in the bottom i belive they are 1.25 or 1.50 inches. the overflows were removed so i need make new ones not sure the best way to do it yet. so please give me your ideas.
I'm sorry I have so many questions but this will be my first big SW tank and i would like to do it right and this site i feel is one of the best places to ask the questions. again thank you for your help.