help me set up my 120 sps reef

[ihavtats29]

ive slowly been getting together a 120 rr tank to be sps dominated, so far ive collected the tank stand and canopy , 30 gal acrylic sump , asm g-3 skimmer, i havent yet decided on lighting , return pump (external) and closed loop pump , also havent decided on a clacium reactor or kalk with ato, im also planning on a 36 gal that will be plumbed into the system as a refuge/ mantis softy tank they will use a common sump, what are your thoughts

 

[E.intheC]

my immediate thoughts? I wish I could setup a 120 gallon tank

sounds like a fun build.

 

[mark54321]

I am also setting up 120 gal. tank in about 3 mos.but getting things ready. What return pump are you going with? I am thinking to go T5 this time with lighting , i am still debating.

 

[ihavtats29]

im thinking about either snapper or dart pumps , as for lighting ive yet to have decided, either 8) t-5s or 2) 250 ir 400 watt de's with luminbright reflectors. i want to try to keep the heat load down i have a 1/3 hp chiller that i refurbished (im a hvac/r tech by trade) but id rather keep power usage to a minimum . the 36 gal fuge will be light by 4)24 watt ho t-5's all antinic bulbs due to the 6'' peacock mantis i have

 

[cham]

I used the Snapper on mine and I like it. Of all the reef tanks I've owned I have never used a chiller, just fans hooked up to a reef controller.