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vonodie1
02/13/2006, 08:32 PM
I am putting together a 180 gallon barebottom tank, and am curious as to which type of setup would be best for this tank.

Thanks for your insight!

comatose
02/13/2006, 08:37 PM
depends, what are you planning on keeping in the tank?

vonodie1
02/13/2006, 08:42 PM
Well, eventually, I think a little bit of everything. It will have no sump.

The easier corals at first, as I am a complete newbie; working my way into the harder corals as time progresses.

I want to set it up this way, so as to keep my purchases with this in mind.

2ras
02/13/2006, 10:08 PM
I too have a 180 gallon mixed reef w/sump.
I posted a similar question to Roger, & his recommendation was two 6000s with a 7095 controller.
I took his advise and couldn't be more pleased.

If I need to upgrade to a 6100, all that's required is the purchase of the transformer.

Ray

vonodie1
02/14/2006, 08:53 AM
That is great! Thanks 2ras, I appreciate your help!

marinelife
02/14/2006, 09:42 AM
I have to 6100s with controller and a wavebox on my 180 and love it

rvitko
02/14/2006, 10:10 AM
Hi Stacy, I would do as Ray said and get a couple 6000's

vonodie1
02/14/2006, 01:24 PM
Thanks Roger and marinelife!

I appreciate it like you would not believe.