mjw011689 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Well I was out of the hobby for a few years but now that I've got a house, time to get back in. I picked up a 40 breeder with 20g sump and a partially finished diy stand from Craigslist. As of now the sump is not running (need an overflow and return pump. So far I've got around 50 pounds of previously dry base rock, 30-40 pounds of sand, jebao rw-8 and an icecap 250w MH. Eventually will switch to led but I'm in no hurry as there's nothin growing yet! This is how I bought the setup... And then I finished the stand... And finally with the mh on it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Looks like a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw011689 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks! Oh and the heater and everything will be in the sump eventually. Anyone have any suggestions on what kinda flow to shoot for through the sump? The single rw-8 in the tank is a decent amount of flow, but I definitely want more. Just not sure what kinda flow to put through a 20g sump on a 40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Very nice start! I say keep the MH they are tried and true and grow everything. You can supplement with t5 to tweak the color you are after as well. Keep the pics coming! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw011689 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 I've thought about keeping the mh or going with t5. I've used both in the past and I've always had great success with both. But I also like to try new things, and I can't say no to some of the colors these leds are putting out! Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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