fishypets Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I am going to set up a sps tank for my buddy that has never kept S.W. so I need a little advice. I want to stay under 75 gallons and would really love to get him custom cube or something similar. I want to keep everything pretty simple when it comes to filtration, flow, etc. If you were me what would you set up? I would like to keep his spike in electric bill under 40 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 how about a 70gal cube with center overflow and return, viewable from 4 sides. 30x30x17. lit with a single 250w pendant or a lumenarc lined hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 It will be viewable from three sides placed against a wall so it needs to have overflows on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanHomes Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I agree with hamm. But put the over flow on the back eaither in the corner or in the middle since it will up against a wall. If you go with a center overflow you can do two locline returns coming out both side of the overflow box. You can run a small fuge so all pumps and skimmers and such can be hidden. If there's not enought flow you can hide two power heads behind the rock work on both sides of the overflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I agree with hamm.But put the over flow on the back eaither in the corner or in the middle since it will up against a wall. If you go with a center overflow you can do two locline returns coming out both side of the overflow box. You can run a small fuge so all pumps and skimmers and such can be hidden. If there's not enought flow you can hide two power heads behind the rock work on both sides of the overflow. I think that is a good idea. I would maybe go with a pendant MH so you don't need a canopy and thus less heat issues. I also like the look of no top trim on the tank. Maybe euro bracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Not a fan of a small cube viewable on three sides, far too hard to aquascape and hide equiptment. I'd go for something 3' x 2'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Check that 69 gallon that Reef1 has been trying to sell on MAAST for about 2 months. I'd bet he will make a great deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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