200gal tank need input

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ManiacMagoo

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Ok so I have my tank getting built now. I want to know what the best hardware is to use on it. Like filters, heaters, and the such. I'm going to be making this a planted community tank with c02 and want to do it right from the start. I plan on using eco complete for the substrate and making a foam rock backing for the tank. I dont care much for my LFS to much so I'm comming here for help. I will be raising rams and a wide range of tetra's for a huge schooling effect. I have done the big fish tank to wow people now it's time for the wave of color tank with live plants. So how would you outfit a 200gal tankif money was no object?
 
Filter-wise, you may wish to consider a Fluval FX5, an Eheim 2260, or a wet/dry, although the canisters would probably be best for a planted tank.

For heating, I am fond of inline heaters, such as the Hydor (you would want two of the 300w models).

For lighting, a multiple-tube T5 system, which could be from a number of surces, depending on just what you desire.

For CO2, a 10lb tank and a Milwaulkee gauge system, with perhaps an inline reactor chamber.
 
Yeah I was thinking either 2 XP3's or FX5' with inline heaters. I'm going to build my stand and canopy so I can set my lights up the way I want them. I just want to get this thing setup the best from the get go instead of wishing I would of upgraded something a month or so down the road.
 
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