Hello all. I previously ran a 170 gallon shallow tank but broke it down and sold it last summer when we moved. I found a great deal on a 480 gallon (96x24x48) acrylic tank so I am driving to pick it up next weekend. I am working on putting together the filtration and lighting system. I plan on running either a 75 or 125 gallon sump. What skimmers would you suggest looking into for a tank this size with a moderate to heavy bioload? I would like to keep the price of the skimmer below $800 (not opposed to looking for a used one).
Second, I would like to go with all LED lighting. I ran MH and PCs on my last tank and don't want to deal with the electricity/heat anymore. Due to the height of the tank (48"), I plan to build some PVC live rock walls to build up the height. Any corals I keep would be kept higher up on the rocks and not near the sand bed. I was looking at some of the LED cannons like the Kessils and wondered how many of those I would need for a tank this size?
Thanks for any suggestions. Once I get the tank I will get some pictures up ASAP.
Second, I would like to go with all LED lighting. I ran MH and PCs on my last tank and don't want to deal with the electricity/heat anymore. Due to the height of the tank (48"), I plan to build some PVC live rock walls to build up the height. Any corals I keep would be kept higher up on the rocks and not near the sand bed. I was looking at some of the LED cannons like the Kessils and wondered how many of those I would need for a tank this size?
Thanks for any suggestions. Once I get the tank I will get some pictures up ASAP.
