MY 80 gallon tank build

[bigbill]

Those are some funky dimensions! By my calculations its 84.6 gallons.

Regardless, I can't wait to see if full of ocean life!

[TIP]Be sure to use the inside measurements to calculate the volume.[/TIP].

yea i am a dum dum there where out side measurement

[bigbill]

ok going to go with a 30 to 40 long sump now witch light is better to use t5 our MH would like to no pros and cons of bouth not to worries about heat as this tank will be in the basment and its cool down there year around

[Sir Patrick]

I prefer the cheaper to run and for the most part more pleasent colors of T5- but really depends on your budget and what kind of corals you plan on keeping.

[MizTanks]

I'm following along on this one Bill-as I too some day hope to upgrade my 8g nano to my 75g that's sitting in storage

[bigbill]

going to mostly lps and sps and i plan on keepinf angals in this tank dont no if that matters

[bigbill]

well wont be keeping angels this will be a tank for my marrons if and when they pair up heres some new pics cleaned out and ready to be drilled tryed to take it sat but wouldent fit in the car got to find some one with a truck to take it up there

[bigbill]

i am going to run t5s on this will this 216W 4ft 4 lamp 54W High Output T5 be a nuf light for the tank

[MizTanks]

Depends on the corals your wanting to keep. Most LPS and softies should do fine-not to sure on the SPS.

[cg5071]

I would think you will be ok with sps too. It isnt that deep of a tank and you could keep some higher up if needed.

[bigbill]

well i finale got off my butt and took the tank to be drilled today went with an 1 1/2 inch drain cost me 19 bucks for the hole and the 1 1/2 bulk head will be done thurs going to pick up a 40 galllon long for 30 bucks on fri witch i will be useing as my sump this tank is finale starting to come along will post pics when i get the tank back and if any one knows where i can get a good price on a over flow box plz post still need the box