How would you spend 10k for a 8'lx2'wx3'h Setup

[TRIX]

I would extend your fish room a bit. It doesn't look like you have much room bettween the furnace and the tank.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Am I reading that right? 36" high? Wowsers! I hope you have long arms

I would look at spending the rest of your money on a top notch skimmer (Bubble King Deluxe 200/250 perhaps?), a calcium reactor and zeovit system. What about designing a convenient/practical water change system in the room behind? Do you already have an RO/DI unit?

You may also want to consider a chiller, considering you're going to be running some hot lights combined with the furnace/water heater behind, etc. And...ventilation/dehumidification might be a consideration, too.

[mark]

Like TRIX said it does look tight.

Could place items such as water mixing barrel, shelf for test kits, ro/di units, salt buckets in drawing to help.

36" you'll need room to get in. Think how you'll be mounting your lights, will they be on rails so they can slide out of the way and if so do you have room (furnace).

Though with the pool table close might be taking a chance but consider being able to view from side as well (corner tank idea or port hole). Some of the best tanks (I think) is when you have that large front to back depth. Or even consider different dimensions.

Here's links to tanks that give the depth perspective:
http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_aquascaping.htm
http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showt...&highlight=400
http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showt...hlight=plywood

Should also consider a laundry sink.

Whatever you do, need build pictures.