- Joined
- Jul 12, 2022
- Messages
- 236
- Reaction score
- 174
Hello,
First post by new member.
Currently I am establishing a 66 gallon rimless reef tank. I plan to host a variety of coral and compatible tank mates. The rimless tank's volume is 66 gallons and measures 40 inches long 20 inches wide and 20 deep. I'd prefer a tank mount rather than hanging light and was hoping experienced reefers could recommend a led light. In the past I owned a Maxspect Razor 300 watt LED and was pretty happy but that was near half a decade ago and haven't kept up on current tech/hardware. At this time my tank cycles three weeks (added purple and pink algae spores) on the ground while I build a custom stand. In addition if anyone has added advice I'd like to later add a sump and would appreciate any recommendations for a sump kit: brand sump and model, return pump, protein skimmer for the sump to unclutter the rimless tank. The parts I have now will be stored on the parts shelf should future parts fail. To clarify my main inquiry in this post is recommended lighting for the above tank dimensions.
Picture below shows a 55 gallon tank stand not suited for the 66 gallon rimless. The lights hanging above are temporary. The 55 gallon stand sagged too much for me and I couldn't sleep at night after having experienced a 7.0 earthquake here in Idaho a couple of years ago.
Stand DIY build underway. Plan to use Pallets for side skins and make sliding barn front doors:
Side panels constructed from old used pallets:
First post by new member.
Currently I am establishing a 66 gallon rimless reef tank. I plan to host a variety of coral and compatible tank mates. The rimless tank's volume is 66 gallons and measures 40 inches long 20 inches wide and 20 deep. I'd prefer a tank mount rather than hanging light and was hoping experienced reefers could recommend a led light. In the past I owned a Maxspect Razor 300 watt LED and was pretty happy but that was near half a decade ago and haven't kept up on current tech/hardware. At this time my tank cycles three weeks (added purple and pink algae spores) on the ground while I build a custom stand. In addition if anyone has added advice I'd like to later add a sump and would appreciate any recommendations for a sump kit: brand sump and model, return pump, protein skimmer for the sump to unclutter the rimless tank. The parts I have now will be stored on the parts shelf should future parts fail. To clarify my main inquiry in this post is recommended lighting for the above tank dimensions.
Picture below shows a 55 gallon tank stand not suited for the 66 gallon rimless. The lights hanging above are temporary. The 55 gallon stand sagged too much for me and I couldn't sleep at night after having experienced a 7.0 earthquake here in Idaho a couple of years ago.
Stand DIY build underway. Plan to use Pallets for side skins and make sliding barn front doors:
Side panels constructed from old used pallets:
Last edited: