Dudester
Premium Member
I'm planning on an SPS-dominant but mixed reef, probably about 75% SPS, 20% LPS and 5% softies. For filtration I'll be using Zeovit and dual skimmers (Deltec AP701 and BK DeLuxe 300), along with LR of course and a SSB. For lights, I'm still on the fence. I'm leaning toward 3 400W MH with Lumenarc reflectors, supplemented with both T5's and VHO actinics. Although I may eliminate either the T5's or the VHO's, not sure yet. I can use all the help I can get on this aspect of the system, so feel free to offer suggestions. I haven't purchased any lighting equipment at all, so the slate is completely clean. The outlets on the ceiling are all on separate circuits - the room has 4 dedicated 20 amp circuits. I want the lights to be mounted on a rack that I can roll into the center of the room for bulb changes, so I'll probably use a sliding rail system for that. Additionally, I'll want to be able to raise the lights up to near the ceiling to facilitate working in the tank without burning my neck, but still providing light into the tank. I was going to try to use a linear actuator for that but it may be too complex and I might just go with a simple manual pulley rig instead. Again, I'm open to suggestions.
. As for the fuge, no, I will not use one. Since I'm using Zeovit, the tank will be too nutrient poor to sustain any macroalgae, at least that is the intent. I will have a frag tank with LR which will serve as a 'refuge' of sorts for pods and the like, but I won't be growing any chaeto or caulerpa. And finally, I think that running two quality skimmers is an excellent way to remove organics from the water. Any detritus swept down to the sump from the display tank will be removed by regular siphoning. I hope that addresses all of your points, and thanks again for your input.
