Help Me Please

[TimTen]

Hi Everyone,
I'm stepping up from a nanocube to a oceanic 46 with stand. I'm going to be making my own sump, the largest that will fit in tank stand. I'm thinking of going with the CSS 65 skimmer and the Current 36" SunPod. Other than that I have no idea on what to get. I will need heaters, return pump, and what ever else I'm forgetting. Please let me know what you guys think, I only want to purchase this stuff once. Thanks for your advice
Tim

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[Pinksteel]

we'll, you'll need at least a mag7 return pump, and thats as long as you do not intend to use the return to make extra current, I like any overflow with a U tube in order to be on the safe side. (the SOS is good, and you can add a U tube).

You will also need to decide on filtration. You can go with some filter drawers and add several different types of media, or something simple like a 100 micron filter sock at the end of the overflow plumbing in your sump. I find the filter socks really effective.

 

[TimTen]

I was thinking of having the return pump supply the current in tank. Do I need to have additional power heads? As for the sump I was going to have the tank dump directly on Live rock through a sock, then have the skimmer then a refug. The last compartment would have the return pump and heaters.

 

[TimTen]

oh and the tank will come with a built in overflow from ocianic.

 

[TimTen]

can someone give me there equipment list on a 46 gal tank they are happy with