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Advice? 46 gallon setup

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Tamerd, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. Tamerd

    Tamerd

    Looking for advice on what to do to make my 46 bow a better setup. Already need something to hang the light

    250 watt metal halide light
    marineland c-220 canister filter
    hydor 850 powerhead
    getting a hob skimmer, currently using a biocube skimmer.
    have 40lbs of rock, about 10 corals and a clown goby
    has a sand bed

    Moving my 20g into it after i get the hob skimmer which would be 30lbs of rock, my two clowns, a 509gph powerhead and a marineland double bright led.

    Any suggestions on equipment, cleanup crew, livestock?
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    Not drilled
     
  2. oddhobbies101

    oddhobbies101 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Add an overflow and sump to get yourself more water volume. And add a better skimmer
     
  3. Tamerd

    Tamerd

    Id like to, but then ill have to either get a hob overflow (sarcastic oh joy) or drill it. Obviously the overflow is easier but tend to fry pumps if power kicks off
     
  4. GoodGreef

    GoodGreef Well-Known ReefKeeper

    There's some DC pumps I saw the other day that detect when water level is low and shut off so they won't burn out. Can't think of the brand I saw though.
     
  5. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Vectra pumps do this I believe
     
  6. Roman

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

    I think most of the quality dc pumps have this feature. If they over rev or heat up they automatically go into a protect mode.
     
  7. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    If it were mine I would drill the tank add a sump with a good skimmer and an algae scrubber and be good to go. Clean up crew I do some snails and hermit crabs and a diamond spot goby to sift the sand.
    In my experience I like to use a refugium or an algae scrubber rather than reactors for medias. I have used them in the past but I like it a lot simpler now. And I float a small bag of carbon in my sump and change every 4 weeks.
     
  8. oddhobbies101

    oddhobbies101 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I have a toms Rapids overflow box if you want. Is pretty safe it doesn't brake siphon if the power goes.
     
  9. Fence13

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

    I use HOB overflows and have never had any issues with them. Nice option if you don't want to drill anything.
     
  10. Drewster

    Drewster

    I'll second that on the HOB overflows. I've used them on many tanks for 10+ years and never had an overflow caused by one or loss of power. A well designed unit will not allow water to drain away from either end of the U tube so it won't loss its siphon.
    I also agree that drilled is a great way to go but like in your case its not as easy with the tank up and running.
     

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