does the 8x54 require you to remove the lights for tank access? i suppose it has the flaps in the front?
I was thinking something along the lines of the 4x54 across the back with a 24" in the front(left or right) over the light demanding corals and that would still give me access to the...
Thanks for clearing up some confusion about lights
Did some searching and reading, looking at price/performance I found a good compromise, current nova extreme ho 4x54. may need another set to supplement these but still finding info on critters/corals are their light demands.
looking at...
thanks I'll check that one out too. I've read a few things on lighting and wow, so many options it boggles my mind. Everyone using abbreviations for equipment names is proving to make research a lil' bit tough.
Planning on doing a reef setup but nothing too wild or the wife will have my head on a stick. We have a local get together in a week so I'm gonna try and get some knowledge and equipment. If I'm lucky someone will let me see thier tank and learn about the tests, setup and maint. Off to see if...
well, the wife and I were talking and she suggested we go to the lfs and take a look at equipment and make a list of things we need and prices. In our travels we went to petco for price comparison and they were having a "buy a filter get tank 1/2 price deal" sooooo we walked out with a penguin...
lol, I mentioned a small tank to the wife and she wasn't too thrilled with the idea. She doesn't want to spend the money on the tank and equipment and not have fish. I would be content with just a couple pieces of live rock.
I've been wanting to get a saltwater tank up and running for a year or so but the wife won't allow it until we move to our new house(2 years away):( so until then I look forward to getting as much info as possible and drooling over everyone elses tank.