Need advice on my tank!

[4G1v3N]

I just need some advice on my set up. My tank came with a custom hood, holds only 3 30W t8 10K bulbs. I changed one of those bulbs to a actinic. I know i really cant grow anything with that besides low light anenomes and mushrooms. Also i have around 1,745 GPH total with my skimmer filter and power heads. Also is it worth me getting a wet dry filter?

Basically do i need to build a custom hood and mount new lighting? Do I need more power heads, And do i need to get a new filter system or add a wet dry with my can?

[xenon]

The general rule is 20-30X your display tank volume per hour. I don't think a skimmer counts for total flow.

Lighting requirements will depend on what you plan to keep. How high is your tank? The deeper the water the more wattage you will need.

[Shagsbeard]

Most people gave up on wet/dry filtering and went to simply flow through a sump/refugium with a skimmer. You've got plenty of live rock... that's your filter. You've also got plenty of circulation, and a skimmer. If your skimmer is pulling out smelly gunk, then you're set as far as filtering goes. You can occasionally run carbon if you want to though some high flow area.

[amike5]

You don't need 20x-30x circulation if you are not going to have SPS corals. Your skimmer counts as flow since you don't have a sump; correct?

[4G1v3N]

Correct i have no sump. Would it be a good idea for me to look into a sump? and how big of one would i need for 80G?

Thank you guys for you opinion's. Much appreciated!

Jordan

[Liquid Hobby]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8903673#post8903673 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 4G1v3N
[B]Correct i have no sump. Would it be a good idea for me to look into a sump? and how big of one would i need for 80G?
/B]

As big a sump as you can fit in the stand and still be able ot ge tthe skimmer in and out of it!