New Tank - Critique Please

[Delphinus]

The only thing I can think of, I was running 2x75W actinics over my 20g (as well as a 150W DE 20k), and .. well, they're not really that bright even at VHO levels. They were just my dusk/dawn effect and the halide was the main daylight. I'd probably consider going 2x10000K if it was just the VHO's, or at least 50/50's maybe.

It might make a pretty sweet softies setup though..

Well anyhow the rest sounds like a decent setup.

[TheReefGeek]

Good info, thanks guys.

I am trying to set this up cheap too, use up some spare equipment and bring a bit of the hobby to work with me.

The 70w mini pendant sounds cool though, any links for me? Would I be able to keep SPS if I went 4x85w VHO, 3x10K 1xactinic?

The squid is a good idea, I usually dont like them because of their limited flow capabilities, but for this small tank might be good. Where can I find the squid and hydor rotators for decent prices? I have only read about hydor rotators, I forgot about them, would be great to test them out and not use a powerhead!

I wish the sump could be bigger, I am limited in my space though. No room for a seperate fuge either, but I can hang the bakpak & Aquaclear 500 off the 10g sump.

And my wife would kill me if I bought a new skimmer when I have one that is just a year old that would work. Being a retailer just means they are a bit cheaper, but especially for the mini-g I pay almost retail, almost no margin in that one. I was really happy with the bakpak on my 50g.