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I didn't even think about the water spraying everywhere, guess I would make one enclosed. Did u have any algae in your tank?

Are you cleaning yours once a week? Do u have any pics?

Ok i currently have a 65g reef/fish been running for about 4yrs, in top condition right now. I also purchased a 210 last year and have been buying items throughout the year. I made my own sump/refugium out of a 75g i bought off craigslist for $50. Anyways I've been doing a lot of reading on...

Well thanks for all the info appreciate it!

how close are you running your halides to the water and whats your average temp? Are u just running atinic's with the MH? Cause my 65 gal, I have 4-48' VHO with a fan on my sump and my temp is around 78-79 and i keep the temp in my house at 74. Im in south florida and think its going be...

ya thats what i figured do u know anything about the Orphek Led systems? I want to stay away from the chiller with the metal halides! Lots of power!

Bifferwine, i'm setting up a 210 gallon 72x28ish deep going have a fairly deep sand bed.

Thanks for the info, currently in my reef tank i have all soft corals but when i make the switch i want to add hard corals. Will T5 lighting system be strong enough to support theses? If so what kind of bulbs should i go with?:grumble:

Here's my problem currently running a 65 gallon reef and fish tank for the past four years. Just bought a 210 gallon i'm making my own refugium out of a 75 gallon tank. I've been reading a lot on led's and most people are saying Orphek system is the way to go. Yes more expensive up front but...