[NAS]

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

[lilpaco]

Sounds good but the light set up your thinking of running, how much is that going to cost you? I might have a cheaper set up for you...

[NAS]

Im not so worried about the cost. Im really looking to optimize the lighing and chmistry for the acros and monto's.

[NAS]

ok, As posted in the Clam nano (nano section) we are ready for the final build on the 40 gallon nano clam tank. The final call, 10,000k 150w mh, with two 50/50 true actinic t5's. That is the final tally for lighing. Pics will follow soon.

[pyromaniac398]

Can't wait to see it

[NAS]

posted pics in clam tank in the making. forgot that i had already started a thread....lolol im a dumbass

[darkclamz]

just my opinion but i would go with the 150w MH and two actinics instead of the 50-50s. or one actinic and one 6500k

dark