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Ok,
I am now planning my third sort of-nano tank. I need some input. The plan is 36" longx16"x16" with a 33 gallon sump. 70 gallons in total. Alternately 36x12x12
(The length is only to accomodate the VHO)

reef wise: Acropora, Montopora, sps, a couple of lps, and clams. All of which I have had limited succes in the past with my existing tanks (mostly lighiting or live stock conflicts).

Lighting: considering the depth my first thought is to go to VHO 4-36" tubes 2actinic, 2 10,000 k. Alternate is Power compact with the same temps. I could also go with a double 50w 16,000 or 10,000K- power compact actinic combo. Although I shy away from the heat concerns of the metal halide.

Filtration: 30 gallon sump/ Overflow refuge, Calcium reactor, and light periodic skimming.

Substrate: shallow sand/arogonite

Overall, the goal here is more healthy long life then rapid growth.
Im open to all suggestions (as long as they make sense!)

I don't mind going smaller tank size provided the lighting is appropriate for the acro's