Setting up a new tank.

[ReefFandS]

hello all i am new to this forum and think is looks awesome so far. i am setting up an 80 gallon bow-front reef. i also have a 65 gallon sump. i was wondering about protein skimmers. for corals i want LPS and an anemone. i was looking at the Bubble Magus NAC 7 and thought it looks good at a reasonable price. also if there is any other things you think i should know for lights etc. that would be great. Thanks in advance and i look forward to being apart of this forum:lol2:

 

[The Punisher]

Bubble Magus skimmers seem to get pretty good reviews on here. I've never had one but I would feel pretty comfortable buying one from things I've read on here. What kind of lighting are you looking at?

 

[James404]

BM skimmers are good performers and a good bang for your buck from what I have heard. I'm running a 80g with a 30g sump at the moment and have been using a Super Reef Octopus 1000INT and have been very happy with it.

 

[ReefFandS]

Bubble Magus skimmers seem to get pretty good reviews on here. I've never had one but I would feel pretty comfortable buying one from things I've read on here. What kind of lighting are you looking at?

i am looking at a T5H0 4-6 bulbs. dont really know of any brand yet. any suggestions?

 

[Denbf58]

[welcome] i have nova extreme 4 bulb on my 75g and it is ok i wish i had gotten the 6 bulb be sure to get one with indv. reflectors

 

[ReefFandS]

<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central</b></i></big></big> i have nova extreme 4 bulb on my 75g and it is ok i wish i had gotten the 6 bulb be sure to get one with indv. reflectors

thanks i was looking at a 4 bulb. my tank is 26" inches deep. do you think i could keep LPS, anemone and a couple softies with a 4 bulb? or would 6 bulb be better?