ati70cutlass's 40 breeder sps builk

[ati70cutlass]

i finally got my 40 breeder done and set up. just finishing the odds and ends. here is what i have
40 breeder
2x95 watt VHO 454 aro ballast
1 150 phoenix 14k w/ galaxy hqi ballast
sunlights supply hqi pendent
euro reef rs135 skimmer with sedra 5000
mag 5 return pump
3 mj1200s with a wavemaster pro wavemaker
jbj top off unit
29 gallon sump with a 6 gallon top off built in.
gfo reactor
homemade overflow box-not the quietist ive built
60lbs reefcleaners rock
20 lbs arag sand

no coral, no fish yet still cycling the tank.

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[OKchris]

Looks good so far. Following, love the 40B footprint

 

[ati70cutlass]

my thoughts exactly. that is why i picked it. i have 3 75s 2 40s and a 180.. of which only my 40 and 75 are up. so this is my 3rd tank. im wanting a sps dominated tank. im hoping that it works out for me and that i can keep them. ive been reading till my brain hurts trying to have a plan of action. any hints?

 

[OKchris]

Sorry taken so long I guess I missed the post.

a 40B should be just fine for keeping SPS. There are quite a few on the board that are keeping SPS in their 40Bs.

If you are asking about hints for SPS... then I would say just read whatever you can find about SPS. Pristine water (i.e. great parameters) along with very careful monitoring is a must. Once everything has been setup and dialed in I would suggest a few of the more forgiving SPS. Just acclimate them well so they don't bleach out. Then slowly add more coral as you get more comfortable with them.

Fsurocks99 has a nice 40B thread in the SPS forum. Maybe you can grab some ideas from following him.
http://web2.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1892456