Decided to go for it

and get a big tank.I started this hobby 6 months ago with my 24 jbj tank. Well needless to say im addicted now. So i have decided to get a 150 gallon.There is a lfs here that sales tanks on consignment for pretty cheep. And yesterday i went up and they had a 150 with stand and canopy for $300. So the reason for my post is when i get this tank in what do i do first? I have a 30 gallon that i was gonna use as a sump. Is that big enough..Can you direct me towards a link that will explain how to set it all up.I was gonna do LEDs for this tank.Can you guys send me some links on were to get some LEDs lighting for a tank that large?

 

IMO 30gal isnt enough for a sump..I would do a 55 if you have the room. and if the canopy is about 10" tall u could probably do 3 AquaIllumination SOL Blue fixtures and that would be plenty for any coral/clam u wanted to get. I got my lights from TBAquatics, they were the cheapest place for AI's on the web, and customer service was outstanding... Also is the 150G drilled? If not I would wait until I found one that was.

 

yes its drilled.I wouldn't get one that wasn't.