Possible upgrade to 160 Gallon Cube

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  1. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    One of my wife's friends has to many tanks and is wanting to get rid of one. My wife inquired about the 160 gallon cube tank. ;D

    I don't know if this comes with anything besides the tank and stand. What I have right now that I could use with it is a SUN BLAZE T-5, 24" Light
    Fixture 4 x 24W lamps by Sunlight Supply, Odyssea 36" 156W (4x 39W) T5 HO Light Fixture, 2x AquaClear HOB filters, Bak-Pak 2 Reef Ready Protein Skimmer, Odyssea UV Sterilizer 9W, Hydor 425 circulation pump and a 550 circulation pump. I also have approximately 50 pounds of live rock and I would have to go bare bottom or get all new substrate and seed it with what I have already. I might try and use my current 40 gallon DT as a fuge.

    I think that about sums it up. Would both lights together be enough to maintain my soft corals? Also, do you think that I would be able to get enough filter media in the two aquaclear 50's to sustain 160 gallons? If not, what do I need? I have never thought of getting a tank this big yet. I know LED's would be the way to go lol. ;D
     
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  2. rwood93

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    put that 40g to good use and make your self a refugium..those hob's wont do much for you imo..
     
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  3. ReefPlayground

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    what are the dimensions of this 160g?
     
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  4. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    The deal didn't work out, but I will see if I can find the dimensions for you.
     
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  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    This is from the add:

    160 Custom Made Cube by Infamous James the tank master.
    2 sides black, open top so you can have a mountain outside your tank for inverts & plants.
    Custom beveled top with nice shape
    1" Acrylic top and 3/4" thick build with custom design
    New $2200, now accepting offers $1,100 OBO
     
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