Alright, so I’m in the early stages of planning a 210-225 gallon Frontosa tank and I could use some guidance.
I’ve decided to go with a sump for filtration, and since I’m not a big DIYer that means I will need to buy a “reef ready” or pre-drilled tank.
I’m considering the following two tanks:
1.) Aqueon 210 “Reef Ready” with dual megaflow overflows.
2.) Seapora 225 “Reef Ready” with dual corner overflows.
Does anyone recommend one over the other?
I’m hoping to plumb them into a sump. Again, I’m not a DIYer, so I’m thinking of buying a Eshopps RS-300 or an AR-300 and stuffing it with bio media and maybe a planted refugium. Do you think these sumps, appropriately arranged, would be suitable for ~8 Frontosa in a ~210 gallon tank? If not, is there a larger sump for purchase you could recommend? Or would I be better with two FX-6?
As for the plumbing the sump, from what I read online it seems like using an overflow box and the “animal bean” style would be the safest and quietest - but is that method even possible with the two tanks I’ve suggested above? If not, is there a style you’d recommend that would work with those tanks and would ensure I don’t accidentally flood my basement or make it too noisy to sleep? The tank will be in a guest bedroom, so that’s important.
Finally, lighting. I know Frontosa are a deeper water fish, so probably don’t like a ton of light. I’m thinking maybe a single Kessil A360x Tuna Sun - but I’ve also mulled the idea of using the Tuna Blue. Even though that’s a saltwater light, it could look good on the Frontosa. Would you folks go with one over the other? Or have any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance
