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    ordering 240 this week

    Hello all. I need some help & I think this community is awesome. My last tank was a 200 FOWLR 16 years ago. I am ordering a 240 gal this week (finally!) and would like advice on purchasing equipment. The more I read Bean system offers more control and is most quiet. I am having tank drilled with 3 drain holes & 2 inflows on bottom and 1 water drain 6" from top of tank on back glass for water changes into house waste line.. I spoke with Steve Bashsea (really nice guy) and purchased a ss-48 sump, Bashsea Twisted Skimmer 8-24 and Current USA 48-60 Orbit Marine IC pro LED fixture w/ loop which also controls 2- 2100 wave pumps . EcoTech Marine Vectra L1 pump for sump & skimmer. Do not want to use Chaeto in sump, but do want a Chaeto reactor (under 23") with LED's. Any suggestions? Read several horror stories on leaks. The Neptune Apex is pricey but worth it, especially when combined with ATK & leak detection (new wood floors). I used a Turbo Twist UV years ago and it worked great. I am looking at the newer version 15602 12x 36 watt. I did not like the reviews on the Lifegard QL-23 UV. I have learned so much from all of you reading your threads and I appreciate your imput. Merry Christmas!

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    If you go apex, you might want to consider dimmable lights if you are using LED. The apex ready list can be very helpful in choosing the right one. It's also worth considering controllable pumps like vortechs, tunze, Jebao, etc.

    I did not see an ATO on your list and that is essential. Your options with an apex are a breakout box with float switches and the pump of your choice (I use an aqualifter on mine) or you could get an ATK that's ready to go out of the box.

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