TAMike97
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I have a 210 with just a few small fish in it right now(FOWLR) Dual overflow and a good size bio ball sump and a Mag drive I think the 36..
Here are some things I would like to do...
I will be changing the sump to a filter sock and drilling for an external return pump.
Whats the best(Quality, quiet, low heat) moderatly priced pump?
Would like to do an in sump skimmer. Something that would work with moderate fish load (few large tangs and a few other reef fish) It will be a mostly SPS tank but not only SPS.
Lighting:
I have regular flourescent on there now.. Obviously I will be changing this. I have seen many many successful T5 tanks(with SPS) and i think I want to do that but the MH shimmer is sweet looking... But then you have more heat and you end up paying a car payment's worth of electricity bills every month..
So my question here is MH or T5 for the 210. And what type of T5? Ice cap ballast? individual reflectors? bulb manufacturer?
Also I am obviously going to need a RO system.. Any recommendations?
Dosing or Calc reactor?
Also thinking about doing a large divided sump. 125 gallon probably.
I have done the research but wanted to know some experienced suggestions.
Your time, comments, and suggestions are appreciated.

Mike
Here are some things I would like to do...
I will be changing the sump to a filter sock and drilling for an external return pump.
Whats the best(Quality, quiet, low heat) moderatly priced pump?
Would like to do an in sump skimmer. Something that would work with moderate fish load (few large tangs and a few other reef fish) It will be a mostly SPS tank but not only SPS.
Lighting:
I have regular flourescent on there now.. Obviously I will be changing this. I have seen many many successful T5 tanks(with SPS) and i think I want to do that but the MH shimmer is sweet looking... But then you have more heat and you end up paying a car payment's worth of electricity bills every month..
So my question here is MH or T5 for the 210. And what type of T5? Ice cap ballast? individual reflectors? bulb manufacturer?
Also I am obviously going to need a RO system.. Any recommendations?
Dosing or Calc reactor?
Also thinking about doing a large divided sump. 125 gallon probably.
I have done the research but wanted to know some experienced suggestions.
Your time, comments, and suggestions are appreciated.

Mike