Looking for advice/opinions

[lorenz0]

I reccomend the TEK 6x54watt 48" T5HO as well. mine is great and my sps is doing good. When it comes to bulbs, really it comes down to something you will enjoy looking at. personally i reccomend:

KZ reef blue
KZ new generation (14,000k)
KZ Coral light (10,000k)
KZ Fiji purple
KZ new generation (14,000k)
KZ Fiji purple

Lots of color and not blinding to the eyes

as for a skimmer, i am running a deltec MC500 and i love it. pulls anything and everything you don't want out of your water

btw, welcome to the large tank crack house lol

[Ian]

OK so I went with the TEK 48 inch 8by 54watt...only 40 dollars more to go from 6 to 8 so \i figured I may as well...... Now to explain to the wife this does not include bulbs v

I guess it is time to get building a stand and buying the plumbing.....hehehe
wait till she sees how much live rock is going to cost in a couple weeks

[fishytime]

Hope you have a comfortable couch?

[Myka]

Good choice in lighting. I'm beginning to be more of a MH fan these days though.

For skimmer it really depends on your budget. If you're feeling rich a top of the skimmer would be the Bubble King 160 for about $950 (I might be inclined to go one size up and get the 180 for about $1050). Next in line would be a Deltec AP-600 for about $830. Some middle of the line skimmers would be EuroReef 135 for $450 or EuroReef 180 for about $530 (I think), Vertex IN-180 for $360 (don't let the cheaper price fool you, these are comparable to EuroReefs by most people's opinion). Some people really like Tunze skimmers, but I am not a fan except for the nano skimmer works really well on the Biocubes and RSMs.

Here's a EuroReef 135 for sale for a good price: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50397