redsea's 220 Gallon Build

[redsea]

So it is now official, next week I will be getting a 220 gallon tank!

I will be making it a reef, and any suggestions on livestock would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Gti_Leo]

48x36x27?

 

[redsea]

I believe it is 72x24x29.

 

[Gti_Leo]

well then that is a 220

 

[redsea]

Woohoo, an extra 10 gallons I didn't expect! Lol

 

[Gti_Leo]

well the 220s are outside measurments so on the inside they are 29" top to bottom so the math works out to 210 gallons but its actually called a 220 mrXs 265 is the same way so the inside is around 250 gallons

 

[redsea]

well the 220s are outside measurments so on the inside they are 29" top to bottom so the math works out to 210 gallons but its actually called a 220 mrXs 265 is the same way so the inside is around 250 gallons

Ohh, I see, I suppose the title needs to be changed now.

 

[Gti_Leo]

yep is it pre drilled or are you goign to have it drilled out?

 

[redsea]

yep is it pre drilled or are you goign to have it drilled out?

It is already drilled.

Any tips?

Thanks!

 

[Gti_Leo]

yeah, take your time and don't try and rush things

 

[redsea]

Certainly, I couldn't rush if I tried, Lol, I still need to get the rest of the equipment.

Thanks for your help!

 

[redsea]

Do you think a 55 gallon sump is large enough? The reason I ask is because right now I have a 55 saltwater that I was thinking of of using so I wouldn't have to buy another tank.

Thanks

 

[Gti_Leo]

55 is fine but alot of people would say go as big as you can afford

 

[FTMMWS]

55 is fine but alot of people would say go as big as you can afford

I agree,,55 will be just fine..
Can't wait to see it come along

 

[redsea]

Thanks the both of you!

Now I am afraid this might fall through (for various reasons) but I am working hard, and trying to make sure that it won't. I do have a deposit on the tank though, we will see how it all works out.

 

[redsea]

Guess what?

The deal fell through, and I will not be getting this tank. I hope I can get the deposit back. Thank you all for your time anyways! Maybe this is a good thing, maybe it is a sign that going from the largest tank of a 55 to a 220 might be a little much. I think I might go with something like a 125g instead.

 

[Gti_Leo]

i was thinkign the same, but at the end of the day the larger water volume is much more forgiving its just the start up cost will be more then it is on a smaller system

 

[redsea]

i was thinkign the same, but at the end of the day the larger water volume is much more forgiving its just the start up cost will be more then it is on a smaller system

Yep, thanks for all of the help anyways!