[D. Rhodes]

I have a 115 tall aquarium. I plan on coral and fish and live rock. I am not quite sure. What kind of lighting should I purchase that would cover anything I would want to put in my tank. I am open to any kind of help I can get. Also pump suggestions on what type and brand for a sump tank system. Thanks

[pogodzib]

Metal halides and T5's would allow you to keep anything in the tank for corals. I prefer MH over T5s on deep tanks to get the light penetration. VHOs aren't quite as strong so you may have a tougher time with certain SPS corals. PCs would be too weak for most SPS.

For a return pump to keep in your sump, there are many options. External pumps usually provide more flow and don't take up space inside of the sump, but some of them are noisy. Internal pumps are usually quieter, but may not be as reliable or may heat up the water more. Do you know if you want to go with an internal or external return pump?

[D. Rhodes]

I am leaning toward external pump because of the heat factor. My home is air conditioned all year because I live in the Florida Keys, but I am still concerned about the heat. Thank you