Hey everybody,
I'm planning on ordering a 390gal 96Lx31.5Wx30.5T tank and 30T stand from Glass Cages with all of the options aside from a sump on Monday. $1250 for shipping, oof.
First of all this is for a freshwater setup.
I was hoping to get everything else(along with some advice on what I need) here. I want a sump that's large enough to use with the 390 and a 150 simultaneously, so I didn't go with the sump from Class Cages because A)they don't make them larger than 100g, B)the 100g sump is $900, and C)It would add another $500-1000 to the shipping costs. There's more than enough space in the stand for pretty much any tank, I'm thinking something in the 180-210 range? Is that too big? Is there any reason not to just have a tank with some bio-balls in it? Do I need chambers?
I also need sump pumps, tubing, bio-balls, and whatever else I need for the sump to operate properly. I plan to buy 2 of the 48-60" Marineland Reef LED lights new. I also want to get adequate UV sterilization for 750 gallons if it's not cost-prohibitive, but I need to do more research into the bulb life and power requirements.
The 150 isn't drilled or anything - it's a complete standalone system with 2 canister filters, I'm not sure exactly how I intend to address that problem but I will be able to drain the tank once I get the 390 up and going and move the stock, although it's an Aqueon so the bottom is tempered glass. I don't have experience with the HOB systems but from what I read they can cause a nightmare if their siphon or the sump pump fails.
I also only have adequate heating for the 150. I need enough for 750. I'd also like whatever equipment I need to do a drip and auto-topoff, I'm thinking auto 75g per day water change from the sump.
So. Sorry if this violates any rules. My question is basically "What do I need and will you sell it to me?"
I'm hoping to get the rest of this done pretty cheap.
I'm planning on ordering a 390gal 96Lx31.5Wx30.5T tank and 30T stand from Glass Cages with all of the options aside from a sump on Monday. $1250 for shipping, oof.
First of all this is for a freshwater setup.
I was hoping to get everything else(along with some advice on what I need) here. I want a sump that's large enough to use with the 390 and a 150 simultaneously, so I didn't go with the sump from Class Cages because A)they don't make them larger than 100g, B)the 100g sump is $900, and C)It would add another $500-1000 to the shipping costs. There's more than enough space in the stand for pretty much any tank, I'm thinking something in the 180-210 range? Is that too big? Is there any reason not to just have a tank with some bio-balls in it? Do I need chambers?
I also need sump pumps, tubing, bio-balls, and whatever else I need for the sump to operate properly. I plan to buy 2 of the 48-60" Marineland Reef LED lights new. I also want to get adequate UV sterilization for 750 gallons if it's not cost-prohibitive, but I need to do more research into the bulb life and power requirements.
The 150 isn't drilled or anything - it's a complete standalone system with 2 canister filters, I'm not sure exactly how I intend to address that problem but I will be able to drain the tank once I get the 390 up and going and move the stock, although it's an Aqueon so the bottom is tempered glass. I don't have experience with the HOB systems but from what I read they can cause a nightmare if their siphon or the sump pump fails.
I also only have adequate heating for the 150. I need enough for 750. I'd also like whatever equipment I need to do a drip and auto-topoff, I'm thinking auto 75g per day water change from the sump.
So. Sorry if this violates any rules. My question is basically "What do I need and will you sell it to me?"
I'm hoping to get the rest of this done pretty cheap.
