I am trying to make a refugium out of a HOB filter, the TectraTec, have to see how that goes, but it takes up a lot of realstate on the back. The Aquaclear is more space conscous. Plan on putting a CPR Bak-Pak on for a skimmer, don't have that yet either.
The lights I am going with is a 150W DE, and 2 VHO Antinics. I am hoping to grow some SPS in it eventually.
The sand storm is just now clearing up good.