[nacho245]

Hi, Im from Mexico and Im new in this forum. So if i write something bad please excuse me. Well lets talk about my aquarium. Its a 130 gallon and is made of acrylic. the sizes are: 140 cm X 70cm X 50 cm. They have just given it to me, after a 2 months delay, haha. I have a 120 X 50 X 30 wich I will be using it as the sump. The base and canopy will be given to me during this week. I hope next weekend I can settle it up completely.
Im showing also my new skimmers, a Aquamedic Turboflotor 1000.
I have a question for u.
How many metal halides bulbs do you think I will need? is 2 ok?
Any other thing please just let me know.

[gimmito]

Bienvenidos Nacho !

What type of corals do you plan to keep ?

Metal halides usually will cover a 2' area per bulb. As long as it's not deeper than 24" 250 watt bulbs should be sufficient. T5's are a good alternative to metal halides, or at the very least a good atinic supplement.

[nacho245]

I was planning to have soft corals, but they already answered my question. Thanks a lot.
But I have another one, Im plannning to buy 2(Koralia 4), do you think the water movement will be ok?

[WILLIAM1]

I have 2 of them in my 90 gallon tank and there great #4s I want to get he new controlable ones when I get some extra cash. I would even check ebay for some vortechs.

[gimmito]

Nacho,

I know you got your answer regarding lighting, but I would go with T5's. They are good for softies to sps. I would go with a 8 bulb setup over that size tank.

I'm a vortech guy and have two in my 75. I highly recommend them.... checkout blu23girl's thread on them.

William, I heard the hydor controller is not compatable with the old pumps.

[WILLIAM1]

Hydro controller is not compatible with the old pump you have to buy the kit..

[nacho245]

I saw the Vortechs pumps, the look amazing, the only problem is the price..... So maybe Im going to choose the Koralias for saving some money for the fish and other accesories.
Meanwhile, I leave you some pics.
This is my new Dolphin Air Pump, with 4 outlets. Ive already tested and it works very good.
And this other pic is my 120 X 50 X 30 aquarium, wich I'll be using it as a sump.
any comment and tips are welcome, thanks

[jimw369]

Ive seen air pumps in commercial grow out tanks. They are very effective and push a lot of water for flow. Never seen some one use them in their own display tank though. PLease tell us how it works!