Looking for suggestions to finalize 50gal cube setup

[RHII]

This is my second reef tank. I've been out of the hobby for about 7 years. I'm looking to complete the list of supplies for my SCA 50 gal cube tank build.

Any suggestions would be appreciated....
1. quiet return pump (one comes with the SCA kit but I do not know how good it is)
2. T5s bulbs? (to compliment the Kessil 360w tuna blue)
3. a reliable heater

I would like to keep softies, LPS and SPS
Planned purchases below...

50 GALLON STARFIRE PNP SYSTEM
protein skimmer Reef Octopus Classic 110SSS 5" Internal Protein Skimmer
LED lights Kessil A360 tuna
lighting fixture 24″ T5HO Hybrid 4-Lamp Mounting System
lights ??
return pump ??
internal pumps Jebao PP Series Wavemaker with Controller
heater ??
RO/DI BRS

 

[sde1500]

I'd just use the supplied return pump. Should be plenty.

 

[Cheapreef]

50 GALLON STARFIRE PNP SYSTEM
protein skimmer Reef Octopus Classic 110SSS 5" Internal Protein Skimmer
LED lights Kessil A360 tuna
lighting fixture 24″ T5HO Hybrid 4-Lamp Mounting System
lights ??
return pump ??
internal pumps Jebao PP Series Wavemaker with Controller
heater ??
RO/DI BRS

Great Protein Skimmer I run the same with my 44gal shallow, very happy with it.
I run a 4 bulb ATI T5 setup with 2 Hydra 26's. I went with 2 Blue plus, one Coral plus and one Actinic, really like the look. It's about 12K at the peak daytime hours (6hrs)
I ran the Jabao PP series on my last tank, realy liked those as well. No issues at all with them.
Heater I would go with a Eheim Jager. I would go with a external controller on the Heater if your able or if you plan to run a Apex or similar run it through that.

 

[mcgyvr]

heater = eheim jager (2 x 75W should be good) and plugged into/controlled by an inkbird..
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Elec...e=UTF8&qid=1512158986&sr=8-6&keywords=inkbird

T5 bulbs = ATI brand.. color is vastly a personal preference..
See here for some "recommendations" on bulb combos for certain "amounts of white/blue"
https://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php (see what bulb combinations do you recommend)
Most seem to at least go with some Blue+ bulbs
There is a good comparison on youtube that you should watch..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-TbkPJhHkY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OSS_PoUX6o

I have a 6 bulb and run 2 x Blue+, 2 x AB special and 2 x actinic and find the color "very natural daylight" with accurate color rendition..

 

[top shelf]

I use the stock return pump and skimmer it came with, personally I'm happy with both. I have the 45g and if my memory is correct the pumps and skimmer are the same for both.

 

[RHII]

Thanks, for the suggestions. I'll look into the ATIs, I've read some good reviews. I've heard the pump is loud however that was only from one source. I might just try it out and see how it goes, I can always add a pump later.

I'll check the links out too thanks again...tank is shipping out today!