90 Gal reef and 50 gal predator tank builds

[Oxymoron]

The skimmer that I have decided to go with is the following
http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy40.htm
This skimmer has been selected based solely on its footprint dimensions.
I am hoping that It will make do on my tank. I did have my heart set on a bubble king. However after trying for quite some time to make it fit under my cabinet I eventually found this one. I actually have only found about 3 skimmers that would fit in the small footprint I have available and this ones seems to be the best bang for my available size.
The ATO will be custom built and the calcium reactor will be a whole new challange.
Does anyone know of a suitable ca reactor for a 90 gal + 30 gal sump with an extremely small footprint? Or perhaps a custom builder?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Looks good so far. You mentioned not wanting MH because of heat and not wanting a chiller. Many people use MH without a chiller with no problems. Fans if used right work wonders. I have used MH for years and never needed a chiller. Even now I am running 800 watts of MH over a 95G tank and can keep the temperature right between 79-80. I would recommend a controller though if you use MH with fans, so you can have them turn on and off as needed.

Glad to see your getting off to such a good start in this hobby!

Whats going in the aggressive tank?

[Oxymoron]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Looks good so far. You mentioned not wanting MH because of heat and not wanting a chiller. Many people use MH without a chiller with no problems. Fans if used right work wonders. I have used MH for years and never needed a chiller. Even now I am running 800 watts of MH over a 95G tank and can keep the temperature right between 79-80. I would recommend a controller though if you use MH with fans, so you can have them turn on and off as needed.

Glad to see your getting off to such a good start in this hobby!

Whats going in the aggressive tank?

Thanks for the input
Perhaps I need to do some additional research into lighting. Aquattro had also suggested that perhaps halides were feasible in a hood with proper fan ventilation. Im still not certain as to what im going to do about the lights. When the time comes I plan on contacting aquadigital about setting up a profilux controller. I assume this would be a sufficient controller for lighting and fan control as well as just about anything else. I just worry about the additional heat being displaced into the house during summer time as well...
I have vaulted ceilings over the tank and don't feel that a hanging kit is an option that I am interested in. As you can see im still pretty unsure as to what I am going to go with.
As for the predator tank I am hoping to house a Volitan Lionfish, perhaps a puffer and a trigger.
Im not sure if any of these are feasible let alone all three in a 50 gal.
To be honest at the moment im not sure if it will be setup any time soon. My first priority is to complete the hardware portion of the 90 gal and then perhaps move onto the 50.

[fdiddy]

Yeah, i'm not too certain about housing requirements for the aggressive tank, but i would think that it's a little on the small side. At any rate, glad you're willing to justify the costs. If there was any advice i could give to you, it's to not tally up the money you've spent, you'll be disappointed, and to not be afraid to spend the extra money to get what is best.

P.S. I run a 250W MH over my 40Breeder and have no heat problems what-so-ever. GL and congrats on a great start!

[Oxymoron]

Updated tank shots 5 Months old

[Oxymoron]

[sharuq1]

Wow, it's looking great! Have you considered a dwarf (fuzzy) lionfish for the fowlr?