80 gallon frag tank

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Hey everyone,

I bought a used 80 gallon low boy last night, turning it into a frag tank. I welcome suggestions and feedback to getting this thing going!! Had a minor set back on the ride home.. door flew off the tank stand and snapped in half. I didnt figure this out until I got home to unload the darn thing. Guess I will have to build or buy a new one. Got the tank all nice and clean though!
I am attaching pictures of the tank with the simple plumbing that came with it. Mind you, I am by no means an expert to plumbing so open to suggestions :) with that said, the second picture is of my 30 gallon sump.. which chambers should I use for skimmer, refugium, and return?!? I plan on using a aqua mars 165w for fuge light. Seen a guy doing so with the light intensity on full blast. He couldnt stop the chaeto from growing! Last note before I end this for today, I just purchased my first radion xr30w pro, gotta find a good deal on the second one and I will be all set.
Let me know what you guys thing , and i look foward to some good advice :)

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I forgot to mention, tank measurements are 48L 24W 16H
 
Looks great...
 
That sump it’s best to put skimmer in the middle chamber and return pump in the right chamber. Not really a spot for a refugium but the tank looks great. The door should be an easy fix.
 
I am really wanting to put chaeto for nitrate reduction :(
 
Is one better than the other for return flow?

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