[dady562]

Ok, I received a 37T tank from my uncle and my daughter wanted a finding nemo tank...

Currently I have a fresh water tank running. Just for looks while I get all the necessary items needed to run a proper reef tank.

I have:
37T plexiglass tank.
Rena Filstar XP3 Canister Filter.
In tank filter/powerhead. not sure type or brand.

I plan on having:
Live sand (how much do I need for either DSB or SHB. Which is recommended since it is a Tall tank)
Live Rock (how many pounds?)

Do I need:
sump tank? how big?
Protein skimmer? how big and brands recommended?
Lighting? I want to upgrade to LED... I know expensive. (replacing current canopy lighting.)

 

[dady562]

I dont like the BB look on a tank. I plan on doing the live sand, SSB, and live rock. I already have the canister filter, can I incorporate that into the sump? and do I need a protein skimmer?

As far as LED's, I found a website, rapidled.com, and found kits, yet they dont have a kits that would fit in my canopy. Should I just ditch the canopy, and have an open top fish tank?

 

[dady562]

The canister was given to me with the tank. My uncle had it for a few years and has kept the fresh water tank extremely clean. But apparently everyone here is against the canister. So, I am now left with having to get a sump tank, a protein skimmer and what else? A return pump?

 

[dady562]

I was looking into the sumps and I found Aqueon ProFlex Sump Refugium Setup model 1. It fits my stand and looks like its pretty easy to setup. I just have a question regarding which skimmer I should get? I sent a PM to Futuredoc and I am hoping for a response from him.