New Tank Coming

[perk73]

Well since I've dumped my "****** drilled" 150 as a lizard tank I've decided to pull the trigger on a 150 from SCA Aquariums. Any feedback or input?
http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-150gpnp.htm
Below is the cabinet color, the rustic design is what allowed me to sell it to the wife [emoji4], will have top as well.

Completely PNP, so I'll have some equipment to post when I cut over to include:
Sump (installed, not used)
Pump (installed, not used)
75 Gallon tank w/Black cabinet
Fluval cannister filter
HOB Skimmer

I have a 32" WiFi SB Reeflights on the 75 to put on the new tank. I also have a brand new in the box 32" WiFi SB Reeflights, both were going to be used on the old 150 long. If I cannot use the 2nd set of lights they "may" be getting sold as well; although I was told to try and mount both of them diagonally to get them both under the hood on the new tank, we'll see.

 

[perk73]

Any ideas if 1 32" SB Reef light will be enough?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I think they would be plenty. I run a 32" SB timer version on my 48x24x16 and have no issues in front to back spread. A liiiiiiitle bit as far as the 48" spread, but have lower light corals in the 8" sides. I debated on pulling the lenses to allow for more spread, but just opted to (conveniently) have lower light coral in the sides as that was less of a hassle during setup.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Even if you did a side by side you would have roughly a 2" overhang in both directions. So there would be some adaptations needed if a hood was in the plans. (briefly read over so wasn't sure)
I know @saltyfilmfolks would have some answers for you as well.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

And lastly but definitely not least, WELCOME TO R2R!

 

[perk73]

The way the hood is, there is a cut out in the top.... Once I get it tomorrow I will measure the opening, but may have to ditch the brand new 32 and get a 16 and run a 32 and 16.

 

[perk73]

And lastly but definitely not least, WELCOME TO R2R!

Thanks!

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Here's a single 32" over my tank

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Photo was a week or so after being setup from a tank transfer with new sand. Excuse my diatoms. Lol

 

[perk73]

1 32 will deff. not cover the 60" spread on the new tank.... I removed the optics over my 75 and its done great. We'll see tomorrow....

 

[perk73]

Here is what I'm upgrading from, running 1 32" without optics. Main reason for upgrade is huge bubble tip to the left!

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Lookin good. Oh, I knew there was no way to spread that far for 60". Awesome tank! Great looking BTA! I tried my hand at one, and for whatever reason it never worked. As much as everything loves my tank, the BTA was a flop. I did all my homework, provided all he needed. It was the most stressful month of my tank inhabitant additions. Congrats on the new tank as well!

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I do have a maxi mini at about 7-8" across that has managed to eat a yellow tang, foxface, 2 cardinals, a wrasse, and a few others as well though. All healthy as could be. No other inhabitants have ventured near since. Love hate with him. Lol

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

The way the hood is, there is a cut out in the top.... Once I get it tomorrow I will measure the opening, but may have to ditch the brand new 32 and get a 16 and run a 32 and 16.

60in?
Dang. So close.
Yea measure it up and see if you can stuff it in there. Not sure If it would look weird to the eye if the two 32were offset.

 

[perk73]

Here it is dry but delivered. Bad news is wife wants it set up and 75 out before next weekends triple Bachelorette party (1 is my daughter's) .... Yes I will be out. So.... I will have to use the out of the box setup with no ball valve....besides I like the green flex hose, but not a fan of just hose going into the sump as a drain. Also, it's triple drilled and not sure about the intent of the third hole since they sent a capped pvc for it.... Emergency overflow maybe? If so, I assume it just needs to be a pvc higher than the normal overflow?