Hi, Newbie Here, In Planning and Research Stage

[TripleT]

Been doing lots of reading and planning for a noob reef setup.
Have read thru Christy's 180 Build and have lots of questions. So here I go:

• plans include 90g tank, sump and 20g refugium - what size should sump be?
• Looking at Octopus 150SS or similar skimmer
• No idea as to what pump to use, or flow rates to achieve.
• Would like to have sand bed, so, is use of egg crate to stabilize base imperative?
• Led lighting with appropriate controllers.
• What heater(s) to use?

That's it so far. I have bred cichlids in the past and had two successful tanks years ago. And as addictions go, this one is pretty healthy!


Also, how effective would the refugium keep algae growths non-existent. I have read that a lot of blooms happen that need chems and treatments that seem to be rather daunting at this point.


Thanks for the forum,
Terry