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swickertsj
06-05-2016, 11:21 AM
Hey guys, I just joined the site this week and wanted to say hello, and also to ask for some help.

I am currently preparing for a 40 Gallon Breeder build. I already have the tank as well as another 20g long I want to set up as a sump. Keep in mind I am totally green and never set up a reef tank. My goal is to start small, slow and learn. I would like to have maybe 3-4 fish and easy to handle soft corals to start.

I ordered the following from BRS.

45 lbs Dry rock
40 lbs Live sand
125watt heater
2 1" bulk heads (looking to set up herbie overflow)
2 hydor powerheads 600 gph

I am still waiting on the return plumbing and to finish my stand.

Soooo in the mean time, I am looking for lighting ideas and any tips for finding a internal overflow box that will handle the two 1" bulkheads.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

swickertsj
06-05-2016, 11:23 AM
I saw this light on amazon and was wondering if anyone has any advice.

http://www.amazon.com/OceanRevive%C2%AE-Arctic-T247-Spectrum-Dimmable-Aquarium/product-reviews/B00YOYD3K2/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent

oo0oscar0oo
06-05-2016, 12:12 PM
I saw this light on amazon and was wondering if anyone has any advice.

http://www.amazon.com/OceanRevive%C2%AE-Arctic-T247-Spectrum-Dimmable-Aquarium/product-reviews/B00YOYD3K2/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent

Welcome to the forum! You'll meet a lot of cool people here and learn a lot. I've heard great things about that light.

U should buy spidernanos: http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?125051-T5-led-hybrid-(ocean-revive-x-let-miro-24-quot-retro-x2-bulb)

You'll be golden with that set up. Led/t5 combo will make u happy

stephen858
06-05-2016, 12:38 PM
+ 1 on t5/led combo

swickertsj
06-05-2016, 12:58 PM
Wow big thanks guys, as soon as I start going I'll post pictures. Also anything to keep in mind for overflow hole placement in the bulkhead?

fijisrfr
06-05-2016, 03:45 PM
T-5 & hydra 26HD set up
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Rudyg308
06-05-2016, 04:47 PM
Welcome


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