finally got the tank plumbed and in place,(150 equatic america custom) now to start filling and let it cycle for a bit.. this set up will be a reef dim are 72x30x16 with a 125 gal refuge,tank is drilled with 2 in dual overflow pvc downpipes ,closed loop systems with ocean motion sea squirt 4 way little giant 1000 gph pump,mag 36 return pump ,red sea berlin skimmer,350 magnum filter. 2 400w mh 20 k with 2 95 w actinic VHO for suppliment lighting. sump has 2 13 watt pc lights(may have to change those later depending on how well they work for macro growth. substrate is fine sand(arganite) aprox 2 inches in main tank. 3 in arganite mixed with mineral mudd for refuge.
here are a few pics