Help me decide as im trying to choose

[riche]

Well its a toss up, either set up a 65 gallon (36x18x25) and find a sump and use the stand I have now or set up a 90 gallon( matching stand and canopy) and use the sump I'm getting which is 40 breeder

The issue I run into is lights and skimmer

The 36" tank I have a chance at using a 6 bulb t-5 set up, the 90 I have a dual 250 watt mh with dual t-5's to use

I will be going mixed reef mostly softies, lps and zoas, but want the option to do some SPS

The skimmer issue( isnt a huge deal) but its a sca-301 which is rated for 65 gallons can upgrade down the road if needed

I will have a very light bio load (fish wise for now) when its cycled and set up

The 40 breeder sump is designed with a fuge and I will run it

Both tanks/stands have canopys and I have to have one per the wife LOL

What would your choice be?

 

[WVReefJunkie]

Light bio load, really? The light choice would be metal halide, but I would make sure y0u have a ato. Also a controller to help with heat issues that the lights will create.

 

[riche]

Light bio load, really? The light choice would be metal halide, but I would make sure y0u have a ato. Also a controller to help with heat issues that the lights will create.

I mean light bio load as in just a few fish maybe 2 or 3

 

[jamie callard Verified Sponsor]

I say bigger is better. I vote 90g.

 

[riche]

Thanks, i was already leaning towards the 90 as the stand and canopy are way nicer and the bigger tank would allow for more "stuff" LOL

 

[jamie callard Verified Sponsor]

Problem is if you go smaller you will regret it and end up havingn to upgrade faster. A 90 should hold you over longer. I went 90 but had space for a 200. I wish i went with the larger. Now i just look at the wasted space i could have a tank at