Suggestions for new 325G Aquarium?

[mrrobxc]

I would run a sump coupled with a close loop filter. I’d say a 125-250 sump with K1 is the way to go with an fx6 or an Aquaultraviolet Ultima 1000.

For lighting, two 48” strips would work great if you’re not planning on plants. That 30” height will make it so you’ll need pendant lighting to grown plants. If you want pendent, you’ll need at least three.

local hero , your lights are super cool. Do you have any build threads?

 

[celebrist]

Same concept as I posted above but using copper bathroom trash cans...this is on a turtle tank.

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What bulbs do you use to get such great penetration mine tends to Peter out

 

[local hero]

I would run a sump coupled with a close loop filter. I’d say a 125-250 sump with K1 is the way to go with an fx6 or an Aquaultraviolet Ultima 1000.

For lighting, two 48” strips would work great if you’re not planning on plants. That 30” height will make it so you’ll need pendant lighting to grown plants. If you want pendent, you’ll need at least three.

local hero , your lights are super cool. Do you have any build threads?

Thanks! I unfortunately have any build threads, I should try a go through my old pics, take some new pics and try to piece something together.

 

[Blakewater]

Unfortunately I couldn’t find a good deal on anything bigger than a 75 right now without driving real far and the stand won’t fit more than a 75 without being rebuilt so the flirtations going to be a 75G custom done sump with 3 intake tubes/socks, a built in wet/dry, and a nitrate reactor while being powered by a 2600gph return pump.

 

[local hero]

What bulbs do you use to get such great penetration mine tends to Peter out

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I don't remember exactly what I have on the turtle tank but I'm fairly sure it's these or something very similar-

Cree 150W Equivalent Bright White (3000K) PAR38 Dimmable Exceptional Light Quality LED 40 Degree Flood Light Bulb TPAR38-1803040FH25-12DE26-1-11 - The Home Depot

We believe you deserve to experience exceptional lighting in your home. That's why Cree LED bulbs are engineered to work better and last longer. The Cree PAR38 LED bulb delivers a bright white (3000K)

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The turtle tank is pretty shallow though so the pic might be a little deceiving, its 72 x 24 x 12.

I believe this is what I used on the other tank posted, it quite a bit bigger at 72 x 28 x 28, I get plenty enough penetration to grow plants with these-

50-Watt Equivalent R20 Dimmable LED Light Bulb Soft White (6-Pack) 1003025702 - The Home Depot

The R20 LED soft white is an indoor flood light bulb perfect R20 shape to fit your indoor recessed cans or track light fixtures. The usual locations that this bulb is installed are kitchen, living room,

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[Cardeater]

If I were doing this tank, I'd either go for a sump or an Ultima. I'd also strongly consider a drip system.

As for lights, I don't know much but Aquarium Coop just used several 4 footers on his 800g.