55 gallon :D

Okay, I'm getting a 55 gallon aquarium on Sunday off craigslist. I need help with the type of filtration , and the livestock and corals. I believe its the typical 55 at 4 ft in length. Can you really overkill on filtration? I'm thinking of 2 FX5s and an Aquaclear 110. Maybe a skimmer instead of the aqua clear. I heard from someone that a yellow tang might work, but would I be able to add anything else? I do want a pair of Onyx Percula Clownfish, and maybe a Midas Blenny but I'm not sure yet. I do want to purchase base rock off ReefCleaners. I heard that Jon will ask for the tank dimensions and hand pick rock that will fit. Is this true? Whatndo you think?

 

Can you get a sump instead?

 

I could. Bit I do want at least one FX5. do you think a 10g sump would be okay? And I have no clue on how to drill and assemble. Petco is having that sale on Sunday, so itd be the right time.

 

get the biggest sump you can put in your stand, eww canister filters, this isn't freshwater. You can buy a Hang on overflow, no drilling needed.

 

Do you know of a good powerhead for the sump? Do you think a Tunze 9005 would be a good enough skimmer for a 55?

 

This is the overflow
Reef Aquarium Filtration: Eshopps Overflow Boxes
PF-300
Reef Aquarium Filtration: Eshopps Reef Sumps
RS-100

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Danner Supreme Mag-Drive Aquarium Water Pump/Powerhead
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You will need some tubes and stuff.

 

Thanks for the links! A little but pricy; I'll have to save up. While saving up, would it be okay to run just a Aquaclear 110? And what sort of tubes would I need? Thanks for the help.

 

Just get a 10g, pump, cheaper overflow and some tank dividers and make it right for the same price as a aq110.

 

I have a 10 gal sump for mine and LOVE it. Plus I have an over flow for it as well and love it. I will be making my new sump/ fuge once my protein skimmer arrives.

 

Could you post pics please? I don't know anyting about where to put the dividers, media, powerhead, etc. . I might get a 20 gal (if it'll fit) and make a sump refugium out of it.