New Set Up

[KPeak12]

I once had a system setup like this. I had my sump in the basement on a stand just like a normal tank. It took about 3 feet of that would be head pressure out of the way and I was left with 4 feet of vertical height to deal with. I ended up using a mag drive pump.

You can see with this chart that you'll probably want to go with either a mag 9.5 or mag 12.

You could do what I did and split the returns and run 2 pumps , one pump for each side . I had some pretty good flow :);)

I found this Danner Mag12 pump for $110.00 new...thoughts?

 

[120reefkeeper]

I found this Danner Mag12 pump for $110.00 new...thoughts?

That's a good price and it will work. [emoji12]

Those mag drive pumps are work horses! I've had several of them for years. Nice find!

 

[120reefkeeper]

These are the lights I am looking at...thoughts?

72" Metal Halide + T5 1070W
This MH + T5 72” is THE reefer’s light. A space saving combo unit combines 3x 250W HQI metal halide, 4x 80W Actinic Blue T5 HO lamps, and 6x Bluemoon LED into one single unit. This unit also features external HQI controller, heavy duty cooling fan, mounting legs, and anodized aluminum housing. Separate power cords for MH and T5. Multiple power switches for different functions.
Features:

• Dimensions - 71.50” x 13.75” x 3.00”
• Dimensions w/brackets - 72.00” x 17.25” x 6.00”
• Supports 3x 250W Metal Halide DE FC2 lamps
• Supports 4x 80W T5 High Output (HO) lamps
• Supports 6x dual Bluemoon LED
• 7x Power Switch (3x MH, 2x T5, 1x LED, 1x Fan)
• 5x Power Cord (3x MH, 1x T5, 1x LED)
• External HQI controllers
• Internal T5 HO fluorescent ballasts
• Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
• Heavy duty cooling fan
• Glass splash guard
• Mounting legs
• Standard T5 sockets
• Double Ended FC2 HQI sockets
• Highly polished reflector
• CE Certified

Listing includes:

• 1x MH/T5 fixture and all ballasts
• 1x Mounting Leg Set
• 3x MH 250W 15000K
• 4x 80W T5 Actinic Blue
• 6x Dual LED

I've got a 48" version of this. They work really well! You can also get a hanging kit off EBAY.

You'll definitely want to change out the bulbs it comes with. They are junk.

Look at ATI for the t5 bulbs and check out Giesemann for the Halide bulbs. [emoji6]

The halides do put off some heat but they aren't that terrible. I control mine with fans. This light also comes with the ballast.

Good choice for a budget. You'll be able to grow whatever corals you want. [emoji4]

 

[KPeak12]

what does everyone think of CURRENT LED lighting?