Returning to the hobby need some build suggestions.

[amazinglights]

Ive been out of the hobby for about 6 years and I am ready to build another reef. I have been collecting equipment here and there and I have just about everything I need at this point and I am ready to build but would like some suggestions because I have multiple build options and I am unsure which direction I should take. I think the best way is to just list off some of my equipment and see what you guys think would be best. I have about an 8'x8' space in the basement for my project.

90gal drilled corner overflow for display
100gal rubbermaid
55gal and 39gal spare tanks not in use and I do have a spare overflow as well.
Super Reef Octopus SRO-2000INT skimmer
Pan World nh50-px
Mag 7
Mag 5
Bulk Reef Supply Titanium Aquarium Heater System 1200watt
400watt Hamilton Technologies 14k MH bulb im using with my electronic ballast that is switchable from 400-1100watt until i upgrade to something else
I also have 2 - 2bulb 4' T5 fixures I used for freshwater.
Jecod dp-2 auto dosing pump

I have other odds and ends since I have kept freshwater tanks this whole time. I will be building the stand and anything else I need to do so there arent many limitations as far as that goes. Let me know what you think! Oh I should also add that the light I'm using temporarily is in a air cooled hood so the heat wont be an issue in addition to the basement being 60-70 degrees year round.

 

[GoVols]

First off:
Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

Love the MH lights!

1) Need a four stage RO/DI unit with a built in TDS meter
2) An Auto Top Off system is sure nice for stability, look into the Tunze 3155

Please take the time in reading the below link

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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Again
#WelcometoR2R

 

[amazinglights]

This is my old 90gal.

 

[Hemmdog]

Welcome to reef2reef!

 

[Peace River]

#WelcometoR2R!!! We're glad you're here - it looks like you are off to a good start! You may consider using the 39g as a quarantine tank.

 

[KrisReef]

Nice old tank.
Welcome to Reef2Reef!
Also
Start a "build thread" and get a nifty badge!

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome back to the salty side of life! From the pic of your last tank, I'd say you're no stranger to maintaining a successful reef. I personally would consider using the 55 as a sump and building the stand with that in mind. And I second the suggestion to start a build thread. You won't regret it.

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r and back to the salt life!

 

[amazinglights]

Already had an RO filter but https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/7-stage-pro-plus-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html 150gal is on the way.

 

[X-37B]

This is my old 90gal.

Nice! Whatever you did with the old do with the new.
And welcome back to the party.