Rhino's 40 Breeder Peninsula Build

[Rhino]

So after starting my first reef tank a little over a year ago I have decided its time for an upgrade. I currently have a JBJ rimless 30 gallon AIO. It's been a great little tank, I have just decided I don't much care for the dimensions. I have always loved 40 breeders, and even ran one as a planted freshwater tank for a while. When I decided it was upgrade time I new right off the bat what size I wanted. I also knew that I wanted to do the tank peninsula style in between our living and dining room. The wife may change her mind, but for now that's the plan. I am going to go with a glass holes 700 GPH overflow and 3/4" return. I have already paid for my skimmer just have to pick it up, it's a Tunze 9410. Most of the other equipment is going to be pretty standard. When I get back from vac I am going to post a full equipment list and prices. I am having a hard time deciding on lighting though. A lot of people are switching to LEDs for the obvious benefits but I can get a REALLY good deal on a t5ho fixture right now. Just trying to debate if it's worth holding out a little longer or just pulling the trigger. Thoughts?

 

[Reefing Madness]

T5 is still a really good way to go. Can't go wrong there.

 

[madnessknight89]

40 gb is a great room divider heres mine...

btw a rock wall on the back...looks awesome

 

[Rhino]

40 gb is a great room divider heres mine...

btw a rock wall on the back...looks awesome

Great looking tank. Thanks for sharing.

 

[madnessknight89]

Np! Cant wait to see another 40gb build

 

[EW_Fish]

Love t5s. I'm currently building a 40b. Going to run some t5s with my leds/

 

[Rhino]

Love t5s. I'm currently building a 40b. Going to run some t5s with my leds/

This is what I keep debating. Full led/ full t5/ or mix. What are you going to use?

 

[rhino56]

Looking forward to seeing this, us rhinos got to stick together LOL

 

[Rhino]

Looking forward to seeing this, us rhinos got to stick together LOL

Hahaha true true. I am coming back from vac tomorrow. Once I am back I will be finalizing the parts list and start placing orders tomorrow night.

 

[Rhino]

Well may not be doing a 40 after all. The wife is talking a bigger tank so I will be pricing tanks before I decide which way to go.

 

[bknapp]

Go big or go home!

 

[rhino56]

Well may not be doing a 40 after all. The wife is talking a bigger tank so I will be pricing tanks before I decide which way to go.

280 gallon tank and a 600 gallon sump plumbed thru wall