hello all, new guy here on the east side looking for info and help.
I've run a 65 FOWLR for about 1.5 years with a canister filter. this is my first experience with salt water, I've had fresh water tanks since i was a child.
I have a 150 6' long aquarium, stand and hood as my new project. reef oasis will come out next week and drill the tank for the bean's animal overflow. i am currently searching for more live rock and have another 80lbs of live sand for the new system.
now the questions:
1. I'm on the fence for a sump. do i purchase the 250 pre-built or build one out of a 40 breeder? I've never built or used a sump before.
2. protein skimmer- I'm thinking reef octopus or similar, but sizing it for 200-250 gallon tank.
I've been here reading ever since i jumped in this hobby, figured i would stop in and ask a few questions as an introduction...
thanks,
dale
I've run a 65 FOWLR for about 1.5 years with a canister filter. this is my first experience with salt water, I've had fresh water tanks since i was a child.
I have a 150 6' long aquarium, stand and hood as my new project. reef oasis will come out next week and drill the tank for the bean's animal overflow. i am currently searching for more live rock and have another 80lbs of live sand for the new system.
now the questions:
1. I'm on the fence for a sump. do i purchase the 250 pre-built or build one out of a 40 breeder? I've never built or used a sump before.
2. protein skimmer- I'm thinking reef octopus or similar, but sizing it for 200-250 gallon tank.
I've been here reading ever since i jumped in this hobby, figured i would stop in and ask a few questions as an introduction...
thanks,
dale