Equipment for a 55g long

[Fish Boss]

So I’m giving @ashburn2k ‘s 55g long tank to my brother so he can start a reef tank, so I wanted to gather an equipment list. I bought a 20g long tank that will be used as a sump. Today we will be filling the tanks with water to ensure there are no leaks. Tank will most likely be mixed reef, mainly softies and lps to start, with maybe some easier sps added later. Does a 250 watt heater and ~ 750 gallon per hour return pump sound about right? I’m thinking maybe 2 smaller power heads in display as well. Thanks guys!

 

[ashburn2k]

Yes I had a 200w on it and a 1200g return pump


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[ashburn2k]

Power head needs to be at least a mp40 level or it won’t push water across


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[Fish Boss]

Thanks! Did you run the tank as a mixed reef?

 

[ashburn2k]

Yep


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[xcaret]

If you are not picky about old equipment, I have some powerheads that could be a good addition. I live in SF but most likely I’ll make it to the swap in case you are across the bridge.