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Post by Chris4Reef on Nov 3, 2008 18:57:47 GMT -5
im working on a 200 or 240 gallon tank for an office in orlando and i need some input.
what are the common demensions and what should the expected weight be?
um also what kind of filtration should i use for a large tank. it will be reef hopefully with MH lighting. So sump or HOBS?
any input is welcomed such as design etc.
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 3, 2008 19:19:32 GMT -5
as far as the footprint that will vary since most of them are custom made. but as for weight....the water alone is roughly 10 pounds per gallon then add the weight of whats inside plus the stand and tank. as for filtration, a combination of a sump and large canisters have always been my filtration of choice. it covers all the bases that way as well as the added bonus of a great flow rate. 200 plus i feel is too large for HOB`s, but that is just my opinion....
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Post by Carl on Nov 3, 2008 20:00:02 GMT -5
I agree with Bill as to HOB filters and this large of a tank. If this were my client I would either use a couple of pre -drilled Canister filters set up with live rock crumbles and/or Bio Home, in tank Internal Wet Dry Filters, or a sump system. As you already know a lot of live rock is very helpful as well as a dep sand bed with 1/2" of #3 crushed coral on top. I would also employ a UV Sterilizer and likely a Protein Skimmer as well. As to lighting, the Metal Halide is best for deep penetration assuming your have high light requirement corals, OTHERWISE I would more likely use a compination of SHO lamps and blue CFL, LED or VHO. I have an article with several Marine set up suggestions: Marine Aquarium Set upsCarl |
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Post by Chris4Reef on Nov 5, 2008 23:05:58 GMT -5
the plans are actually shifted to a 150-180 gallon tank.
um for now we might do a DIY sump but im really concerned about drilling my tanks in case i wanted to use it for something else later.
also im looking for a MH unit. i want something MH and actinic PC to cover everything.
got anything in mind?
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