Looking for ideas

[Bill Mahlert]

I'm getting ready to start my first reef tank in 15 years, and I'm looking for some suggestions on lighting and filtration for a 40 breeder mixed reef

 

[Antics]

Welcome to R2R!

Check the build threads area for 40 breeder builds!

 

[fishguy242]

hi, welcome to the reef...

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Just John]

 

[rmorris_14]

welcome!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I'm actually setting up a 40 breeder as well! I'm going to run a reefbrite actinic xho strip alongside some t5s.

Do you plan on drilling the tank for a sump? Or just run hob gear.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

@Sharkbait19 any suggestions welcome to team r2r

 

[mkereefer]

I'm getting ready to start my first reef tank in 15 years, and I'm looking for some suggestions on lighting and filtration for a 40 breeder mixed reef

hi welcome

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

lighting? one hydra 32hd will be a good start point with an additional LED bar strip for supplemental PAR. filtration? maxspect bio spheres and a reef octopus’s classic 110-sss is enough!

 

[Projects with Sam]

A lot of folks here like the Noopsyche lights, me included.
You could do a 20 long with a baffle kit or experiment with using extruded PVC (conventional saws/utility knife to cut) boards or ceiling tiles for the baffles. They even now have black ceiling tiles! I've been using the pipe-glue to sandwich two together for more strength. I made a whole overflow out of it for a 15 gallon tank in my most recent build post.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world Bill. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to R2R.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to the forum!

For filtration on my 40B I have the tidal 55 and for lighting I have the lucare 36 inch reef light.
Rather cheap, but it gets the job done and corals are all happy. I’ve considered adding extra lighting, but don’t want to have too much light.

 

[FreshCoastReef]

 

[polyppal]

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome, BILL! Tons of good info in the lighting forum! keep us posted.