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I know I have not posted in here for a while when I get the 120 days warning but I swear I am not trying to pad here :P. The reason I have let this go is because the tank has gone through some terrible stuff this summer. I had a heat spike that killed both my cleaners and started me on a big...
I have never had an in sump skimmer, so I can't help you there. If you are going to go with SPS and LPS then go with the 6 bulb setup look at TEK or ATI, they are among the best. Look around for sales right now, they are expensive setups.
If you are not going to drill the tank or get a sump, I would recommend the Aqua C Remora skimmer as a HOB. Lighting I would go with the six bulb setup you have listed (depending on what type of corals you want to keep).