scallywags
New member
I had a 55g about 10 years ago. I bit off a bit more than i could chew so it was kind of a disgrace ( I traveled a lot, wasn't financially stable, and didn't really have any forums to absorb knowledge). Now that i am much more stable and have finances in order I am excited to dive in! I purchased this set up used and wanted to run it by everyone. and see what you guys thought.
35g 18" x 19" x 24" by reef savvy w ghost overflow to a 20g sump
Aqua Illumination nano LEDS w/ controller
Phosban reactor w/pump and media
seaside aquatics nano skimmer
auto top off system
My main questions have to do with lighting. Will the LED nano setup be enough to penetrate a 24" deep tank? I plan on mostly zoas/shrooms/softies but would like to know the possibilities going forward. The other question has to do with the sump. I hear mixed opinions on whether or not i should set up some sort of fuge in an area in the sump, whether i should just throw some extra LR in there, or just leave it be. I have always enjoyed watching all the little critters in established refugiums, so i would prefer one. I just wonder if I will have room and the best ways to set it up (obviously pictures will help when I get everything set up this Monday/Tuesday). Lastly the livestock I am interested in. Pair of clowns, 6 line wrasse, paired candy cane pistol/goby (Randalls, yasha, etc), and dragonets (Mandarin, moyer's, etc). This will clearly be down the road but preparing and setting myself up for success is the game plan this time around. Cheers all and I look forward to hearing from you!!!
35g 18" x 19" x 24" by reef savvy w ghost overflow to a 20g sump
Aqua Illumination nano LEDS w/ controller
Phosban reactor w/pump and media
seaside aquatics nano skimmer
auto top off system
My main questions have to do with lighting. Will the LED nano setup be enough to penetrate a 24" deep tank? I plan on mostly zoas/shrooms/softies but would like to know the possibilities going forward. The other question has to do with the sump. I hear mixed opinions on whether or not i should set up some sort of fuge in an area in the sump, whether i should just throw some extra LR in there, or just leave it be. I have always enjoyed watching all the little critters in established refugiums, so i would prefer one. I just wonder if I will have room and the best ways to set it up (obviously pictures will help when I get everything set up this Monday/Tuesday). Lastly the livestock I am interested in. Pair of clowns, 6 line wrasse, paired candy cane pistol/goby (Randalls, yasha, etc), and dragonets (Mandarin, moyer's, etc). This will clearly be down the road but preparing and setting myself up for success is the game plan this time around. Cheers all and I look forward to hearing from you!!!
