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02/23/2020, 06:05 PM
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Skimmer and lighting for a 4' x 8' tank
So Im getting close to ordering my tank. It will be a 4' x 8' peninsula. I am leaning heavily towards 4 Orphek Atlantik V4 fixtures. The tank will be 24' deep and the aquascape will be fairly open with room for fish and coral growth. The tank will be SPS dominant. I have been out of the hobby for several years and have a great deal of catch up to do as far as equipment goes so I want to get feedback from as many as possible.
I am also looking at the Nyos Quantum 300. Im planning a Ca reactor a large very simple sump, large refugium and a quarantine setup for fish and one for coral. I also am strongly considering going with an Apex system with several of the options. Feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. |
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02/23/2020, 07:38 PM
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Sounds like a good plan/hefty budget..enjoy.
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02/23/2020, 09:54 PM
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I love those tank dimensions! Good luck with your build.
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02/24/2020, 08:01 PM
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02/24/2020, 09:42 PM
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Sounds like a challenging journey. Enjoy! I remember justifying my first marine aquarium purchase with eminent birth of my kid. It's educational!
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02/24/2020, 10:03 PM
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02/25/2020, 12:20 AM
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That's gonna be quite a monster tank. Make sure you start with a good clean-up crew so nuisance algae won't get a foothold.
Also, be careful with frag plugs. I found them to be one of the worst propergators of pests and nuisance algae. It's best to have the store cut them off or better yet, ask for frags cut straight off the colony. Quote:
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