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02-13-2017, 05:19 PM
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Just placed the order on Thursday. Gives me a little time figure everything else out...but not much!! Will def post pics when it arrives! Should only be a couple weeks. I really need help deciding on lights!!
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02-13-2017, 06:38 PM
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02-13-2017, 06:53 PM
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It will be a mixed reef. My other tanks are mostly LPS so I would like to have more SPS in this one. Hoping not to break the bank too badly since I went big on the tank
 Fish Im not too sure about yet, apparently my hubby has a list of his wants started, but this beast is my tank,(I take care of all of em ) so we shall see...
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02-13-2017, 07:06 PM
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24 inches deep, mixed reef, and after reading your other thread, I personally would stick with T5's and the Reefbrights. 2 x 8 bulb 48" fixtures and 2 x 48" reefbrights on the front (4 if you really want that wow factor). Bulbs only need to be changed every 9 months and the Reefbrights are amazing LED's to give the corals that pop.
LED only is possible, but you'll be spending a small fortune to cover 8 feet. Halide also an option, with reefbrights, but now you're adding a ton of heat. At 300+ gallons, things start to become very expensive.
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02-13-2017, 07:25 PM
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That does sound like my best option. I have been tossing the idea around of having LEDs with retro fit T5s under a custom canopy too.
Oh I knew full well I was giving up my home renovation for this tank...but hey priorities right?
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02-23-2017, 04:36 PM
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T5's with LED supplementation is the route I'd suggest. All I can say about the other equipment is buy the best you can now to avoid buying something twice. Get a quality pump, skimmer, heater, ato, etc. off the hop.
Last edited by Scythanith; 02-23-2017 at 04:39 PM.
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02-15-2017, 05:43 PM
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If money is no issue then 2 ati 48inch hybrids.....
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02-15-2017, 08:54 PM
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Regarding skimmer choice, tests have shown that there is no difference in performance based on the design of the skimmer.
What it really boils down to is budget, room that you have available for the skimmer, ease of servicing the skimmer and availability of parts. I'm not up to date with what's currently out there, maybe others can tell you their experience with good suppliers.
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