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01-31-2009, 02:45 AM
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I finally bought the light for my tank locally from a fellow canreefer. It's a Tek-5 54Wx6 4" fixture.
The way everything is now is exactly what my goal was in the beginning of this build, a basic but complete system for a beginner. I've decided to post the approximate cost of my system. The components are ~50/50 new/used. This will not include the cost of salt and the LR from my nano. What I found at canreef and kijiji locally. 95G Tank - $200 30G sump - free Tek-5 T5HO - $280 RS-135 - $180 LR ~40pnds - free LR ~40pnds - $200 Refractometer - $60 I also found some of my receipts and here is what I found. 2 Koralia 4's - $100 250W jager heater - $35 Quietone 5000 - $169 100 pnds sand - $93 plumbing and wood and stand - $280 bulkheads - $28 Grand total ~$1625 Overall I'm happy with the cost of this system and the equipment I found. I never calculated the cost of a completely new system but I'm sure it would be alot more. Six months of ad surfing and research, and little bit of saving paid off in the end. Now for the livestock! What am I thinking? it never ends  
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02-01-2009, 07:02 PM
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I addressed the power bar issue and moved the Skimmer to the other side of my sump. Not only did it make it safer but it also made it easier to remove the collection cup.
 I was barely able to get the skimmer into the other side. Took some time and effort but I got it in.
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02-01-2009, 07:54 PM
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I got bored so I took pictures of some of my coral. Some of you may recognize these coral.
 Candy cane and some kind of Leather  Pipe organ  Elephant ear - gone through hell and on its way back  zoos - nice purple blue color  zooos - bright orange in person  zoooos
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02-03-2009, 04:42 PM
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I flipped over the fixture and checked what bulbs were installed. I've been researching about growing SPS and it seems alot of people do it. Here are the bulbs installed.
switch 1: Atinic + Midday 6000K switch 2: Fiji purple atinic + pure atinic + (not lighting up) Fiji purple I need some help from people who are growing sps with T5's. What are the best bulbs to use and the best mix?
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02-03-2009, 05:06 PM
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I have the same fixture.
I run back to front, or front to back, it is the same either way  Aquascience Blue KZ Fiji Purple KZ New Generation KZ New Generation KZ Fiji Purple Aquascience Blue I like it, nice a blue but not too blue. As far as Par, it would be nice to measure it.
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- Greg 90G : Light - Tek 6xT5 | Skim - EuroReef RS135 | Flow - 2xVortech MP40W | Control - Reef Keeper 2
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02-09-2009, 09:50 PM
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BlueAbyss thanks for the compliment. My Regal tang looks really cool under pure atinics. It's a nice deep blue color which really stands out.
digital-audiophile I also have the same problem with buildup in my overflow. I'm also going with an external overflow next time. Also I want to go with starfire or the other kind of extremely clear glass. I just setup my new tank and I'm already planning again! Do they have SW tank addiction interventions?! 
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