Hey Everyone! I have been doing FW for a long time. I raise shrimp (Crystal Red Shrimp and Red Cherry Shrimp) and I have been contemplating going into SW.
I picked up a 40 gallon breeder at Petco for there $1 a gallon sale and about 25 lbs of live rock.
I think I need to buy some additional equipment but I also don't want to spend a fortune. Here is where I am stuck.
Light
I am considering buying this one:
Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light, 48 to 60-Inch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GFTSV24/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Eventually I want to do a reef tank. Atm, I just want to get some clownfish and anemones.
Protein Skimmer
Clueless one which I should get
Filter:
I run HOB and canisters for my FW but I am reading alot about sumps and I am wondering how the heck I should install one on this 40B. Should I drill a hole? If so where, with what equipment I get from where, what diameter etc. If not, should I just get a HOB overflow box and make my life easer?
For the sump, what pumps do i need? A return pump prob for the water to go back. How should I design/buy equipment so it doesn't overflow?
Thanks for your wisdom and help! I really appreciate it!