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March 3rd, 2008, 07:57 PM
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90 Gal Upgrade
Hi to all!
My wife bought me a 90 gal all glass corner-flo with a stand and canopy. I bought an ADHI 45 refugium filter, Octopus 200 skimmer, and a mag 12 for the filtration. I'm a little stumped on the lighting. The canopy is 8" and has a full-hinged top. I'd like to keep all types of corals, an anenome, and a clam. I've read many posts on the forum and it looks like there are many who use T5's. I'd like to go with the T5's but I'm not sure about retro's or a fixture. There is only room for 5 x 54w retros mounted to the lid. Should I go with a fixture 6x54w? Any suggestions with pros and cons are greatly appreciated. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal: Yellow Tang, Clown, Cardinal, Chromis, Anenome, Soft Corals Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Golf 
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#2
March 3rd, 2008, 08:04 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
Cool for you nice wifey. Ill let someone with more experience tell you about the lighting situation, be prepared for the T5 vs Metal Halide arguement to follow.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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March 3rd, 2008, 08:11 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
I'd like to post some pics as I move along but I'm not sure how to upload a jpg.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal: Yellow Tang, Clown, Cardinal, Chromis, Anenome, Soft Corals Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Golf
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March 3rd, 2008, 08:13 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
a lot of people use photobucket i just started using it. all you do is upload the pic and copy the img code then paste it in the thread.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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March 3rd, 2008, 08:15 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
Thanks... I'll give that a try.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal: Yellow Tang, Clown, Cardinal, Chromis, Anenome, Soft Corals Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Golf
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March 3rd, 2008, 08:23 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade Pics
 Full hinged lid... I think this is my problem  Filtration: ADHI 45 Refugium - Octopus 200 NW - Mag 12  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal: Yellow Tang, Clown, Cardinal, Chromis, Anenome, Soft Corals Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Golf
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#7
March 3rd, 2008, 08:32 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
Whats the problem with the hinged top? Fixture hanging going to be a problem? Could you attach something to the inside for the fixture to rest on?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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#8
March 3rd, 2008, 08:36 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
Nice tank. When you going to start filling it? How long is the tank? Reeffreak is great at suggesting lights. I'm sure he'll give you great info.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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March 3rd, 2008, 09:35 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
Tank is 48x18x24
I'm going to take my time and get all the equipment ready first. Probably a month or so. Next decision after lighting is closed loop or powerheads. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal: Yellow Tang, Clown, Cardinal, Chromis, Anenome, Soft Corals Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Golf
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March 3rd, 2008, 10:43 PM
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Re: 90 Gal Upgrade
u should put water and rocks in there now, so while u get all ur supplys redy, ur water will be cycling.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gallon aquapod Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4 1/2 months Other Intrests: video games, weight lifting, girls, cars
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