Tank upgrade questions

[bluemantr]

Hello

I am upgrading my current tank to 65g drilled with corner overflow tank with 45g Sump (well its just an empty tank yet) it came with Mag7 return pump, CSS65 and 400w Halide.
Here are my questions.

Mag7 is okay with this volume tanks?
Corner overflow has one drain hole this will keep up with return pump?
I have CSS65 too so i will have 2 same skimmers for this setup will they be ok if i use both?
I already have 175w Halide if i add this with 400w i have good enough lights for 65g tank?

Thanks

[alan214]

The Mag 7 should be just fine. I think the 400W MH may be a bit much though unless you plan to keep SPS's.

[bluemantr]

400w will be enough light alone?

Thanks

[alan214]

Sorry, what I meant that the 400W may be too much along with the 175W. I'd pair the 175W with a 250 instead.

[bluemantr]

Well i already have 175w with my 29g and 400w came with 65g tank. So should i use alone 400w or add 175w to 65g's canopy beside 400w?

Thanks

[alan214]

Since you already have them, you could at least try to use both. I just think you may have issues with heat and and coral bleaching if you use both. You could give it a try, though and see how it works out.

On the other hand, I do believe the 400W would be plenty for a tank that size.

[aquaman3680]

you could use both skimmers if you wanted... but it isnt needed. I personally would use both lights as a 65 is a deep tank! That overflow can keep up with the mag so you shouldnt have a problem there! Sounds like you have a cool setup!

Matt

[bluemantr]

I wont have sps all i will have zoas, rics and some lps. If i can get away with 1 400w halide over 65g then i can keep my 29g setup too. Any ideas?

Thanks

[davocean]

400w on a 65 is cookin'!
Especially for lps/softies.

[bluemantr]

Yea but it has XM20k bulb I dont think it doesnt give too much par like 400w 10k or 14k bulbs right?

[bluemantr]

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