What should I do next?

MelloW33

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I'm trying to decide what I should add next to my tank and thought you guys could have some great input. I'll describe my system and am open to suggestions.

My tank is a standard 6' long 125gallon. It has two corner overflows, draining into 2-20g long sumps connected by a 2" bulkhead. Return lines are 2 Mag7's, one to each side. One sump is just a refugium and the other houses all my mechanical equip. Equipment consists of Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, heater, and a phosphate reactor running SeaChem sea gel. I have 3 Koralia 3's for my powerheads. I'm currently running a Current Outer Orbit 2x150W MH with PC Dual Actinics for the lighting.

Livestock consists of a Yellow Tang, Powder Blue Tang, Bellus angel, Bangaii breeders, Onyx Perc breeders, and Spotted Mandarin spawning pair. I have a pretty mixed reef with SPS, LPS and zoanthids. Also have a Crocea and Derasa clam. The Onyx Oercs host 2 RBTAs as well.

So my dilemma....Should I go for a MP40 for increased flow and coral growth, save up for better lighting, or add livestock?
 
MP40 all the way, I have two and the flow they create is really awesome. Definitely worth the money, your corals will thank you :)
 
Light first. While 150 watt MH might have enough penetration, two are not enough for a 6' tank. 3X 250 or 2X 400 would be better. T5s or LEDs would work too. IMO, flow is not a factor until the light is right..
 
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