54g reef tank

[Melina]

Originally Posted by yvr75

What are the dimensions of the stand you are looking for. Big Al's has a stand that's 36" Long X 19" Wide..........

hey thanks, I think that would work... my tank is 36 long X 18 wide X 20 deep. I'll look into it!

[Skimmerking]

WELCOME to canreef melina

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by Melina

hey thanks, I think that would work... my tank is 36 long X 18 wide X 20 deep. I'll look into it!

I think the price is $129.99....I was there couple of weeks ago because I was looking for a similar stand.

Good luck

[Mik_101]

WELCOME TO CANREEF...GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TANK

[Melina]

Originally Posted by yvr75

I think the price is $129.99....I was there couple of weeks ago because I was looking for a similar stand.

Good luck

Yes it's 129.99, I just ordered it. Light oak. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[Reefer Rob]

Originally Posted by Melina

I got 4 ATI Blue Plus 39W and 2 URI Super Actinic 39W. Mark from HR told me I could grow 60-70% of all corals with these lights so I'm happy with that (for now).

That light combo will be pretty blue. Sounds more like the right lights for supplemental lighting. I like a 50/50 combo of Aquablue and Blue Plus for stand alone T5 lighting. Not sure what corals wouldn't grow well under those lights. T5s are great!

[Melina]

You know what, I just checked my lights and to be honest I think I was wrong when I said I had the super actinics. I have 2 ATI Blue Plus and 4 T5 HO 39W 10000K. Are these the Aquablue? Can you tell I am a beginner????

[Reefer Rob]

The Aquablue will say "Aquablue" on them, they are around 10,000K. That combo should give a nice light to start, but as they age a bit they will shift toward the red spectrum and you may want 3 blue plus. It's all a matter of personal taste though, that's just the look I like.

[Melina]

Well, I joined Reef Central and was reading how a lot of members there think the Remora Pro is a piece of garbage. I started thinking I need a better skimmer, so after speaking to Mike at Hidden Reef this morning, he explained all the benefits of having a sump. Oh and I've been having some nasty experiences at Petland. I have personal issues with the manager there. I won't be doing any more business with Petland. SO. I've cancelled my order at Petland for the 54g. And I'm going to return the stand I ordered from Big Al's. Mike and his team are going to put together a 58g (36 x 19 x 24) for me, with a 25g sump & Euro-reef skimmer, with a pine stand. I'm pretty excited.

[michika]

Sounds like a good set up. Is a refugium included within the sump?