New setup for 36 gallon bow, opinions appreciated

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I ordered all this equipment before I discovered the forums
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I think I did okay, but would appreciate any reaally useful feedback before I open any boxes.
I had problems deciding on sizes:

36 gallon acrylic bowfront (getting it drilled in the bottom) internal overflow with Durso and 3/4 flex loc return line

Coralife 08605 Lunar Aqualight High Output T5 Quad Lamp Fixture, 30-Inch

2 Hydor Koralia wavemakers I think 550 each

10 gallon sump with: 4 inch sock filter fitting; & activated carbon bags
Skimmer Bubble Magus NAC 3.5
Heater Jaeger 100watt (Florida)
Mag drive 5 pump

Well, how did I do? And is the sump big enough for 36 gallon DT?
 
Looks good. I'm not positive on the flow, they don't put out distance but its good to start with.
How big is the inside of the stand? The ten gallon will work if it has the space needed for a power outage.
 
I probably have room for a 15 gallon tank in my stand, but hard to find one. Hoping the 10 gallon will hold the excess during power out.
The mag drive 5 is rated at about 300-325 with a 4-foot rise, which is what I have.
 
I run a mag 7 on my 46 bow front and a mag 5 on my 24x24x12 30g frag tank. I think the 5 will be fine for your tank. I would also use the biggest sump you can fit.
 
you could also add a spears check valve to your return to stop water from back siphoning in the event of a power outage
 
bulkreef supply has them....they also have ones that look like a Y but ive heard those ones restrict flow due to them haveing a spring that the water pushes to keep it open
 

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