Stan's 46g Bowfront Build..

[Staaan]

So the new tank I'm going to be starting up is a 46g Bowfront. (36 x 15 x 20)

However I have a few questions..hopefully some of you can chime in and give me some real perspective.


For this 46g Bowfront that I am planning on setting up I am -

1) Creating my own LED fixture 36 - 3w LEDs (18 Cre XR-E White & 18 Blue)

I'll probably be using a dimmable drivers.

What degree of optics should I be using for this 46g bowfront 40, 60, or 80?



2) Sump - I have a friend which has a 40g breeder sump (baffles and all in

place already) I know majority of people have a sump which is about half

smaller than the display tank, however I wanted to know if there was a

reasoning for this 1/2 size smaller sump? Because my stand will accommodate

a 40g breeder on the bottom. So will it be fine to use this 40g breeder as a sump for my 46g bowfront?



3) Will an Eheim 1260 return pump be sufficient enough for this 40g breeder & 46g Bowfront combination?

Eheim 1260 specs -
* Output GPH: 640
* Head Height: 12 ft.
* Power Watt: 65W
* Intake: 1"
* Outlet: 3/4"
* Dimensions: 6.25” x 8.5” x 4.5”


All comments & advice are appreciated!

:Hydrogen:

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

I think the 40gal sump is fine, more room to work with if you add stuff like a internal skimmer, bigger pump, heaters, probes, filter sock holder,etc. also it adds more volume to the tank so its easier to get levels right imo

 

[Staaan]

Thanks Jarrett

 

[Staaan]

:bump:


40g Breeder Sump purchased today! Thanks Charlie! (Charliethetuna88)

 

[anthony27]

I told you, you will be fine with the pump and all. dont worrie

 

[Staaan]

Equipment so far..

-46g UNDRILLED Bowfront (thanks to AriMiko43)

-40g Breeder Sump (thanks to charliethetuna88)

-Eheim 1260 Return Pump (thanks to JHOV2324)

-ASM G2 Protein Skimmer (thanks to leeit2me)


Things that need to be purchased

-Live Rock (don't know exactly how much I'm going to get, I have about 35lbs from a previous set up)

-Reactors of some sort

-About 20lbs of dead sand, because I already have 40lbs of live sand

-DIY LED Lighting kit! 18 Cree XR-E Cool White and 18 XR-E Actinic Blue, probably dimmable meanwell drivers.

-All necessary plumbing



And.... I think thats about it. haha.


Tank will be drilled sometime next week... that should be fun.