Posted by Mark024 on February 20, 2003 at 14:54:38:
In Reply to: Re: new setup...berlin system with Ho skimmer? posted by ArkansasGem on February 18, 2003 at 21:04:15:
Thanks for the input, I had thought that I would need a sump as well but it didnt hurt to ask. A couple questions about your sump and overflow, first off what kind of overflow are you getting? I have been looking at the CPR model that goes up to 600 gph, that should be fine for my 75. Are you planning on adding live sand or rock to your sump? Its another idea that I've seen thrown around, of course you have to light the sump then as well. Most people I have seen reccomend the Lights of America brand fluorescents sold at walmart and home depot for sump lighting. As far as my tank lighting goes, I want to have mainly soft corals and mushrooms so I supose that lighting it won;t be too much of a problem. Still, I have to wonder what is considered "low" and "high" lighting anymore. Originally I had read that 3-5 watts per gallon was ideal, with the upper end being for hard corals. When I figured my original plan was going to be 6 watts a gallon, I figured it was too much. But recently I have seen tanks with as much as 2000 watts of metal halides for hard corals, and not very big tanks either 9even a 58 gallon with 2200 watts of MH which reported that its hard corals were thriving). so I assume that reefers are throwing the traditional 3-5 watts per gallon out the door? Anyway thanks in advance for any input in advance, and Kerrie I'd like to keep in touch with you and see how your tank does with the Berlin method as well.
Mark
