why dont you need the halides for a long time?? the actinics do it fine for majority of the day??? also, check out my 2 new little guys. here they are! and yes i know i have an alge prob! im looking for a small skimmer for this tank... here they are!
Green coral goby

and my yellow tang....(the size of a toonie!) checking out the hermit!

sorry i couldnt get better pics but these guys never sit still!!!let me know what you think! (as usual)