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So I did some shopping and found a 6x54 t-5 hood for around $330ish if I recall correctly. I should be able to keep anything with that set up correct? Work out to 6watts/gallon. Is heat a huge concern with th T5 fixtures? The fixture I found has a couple fans built in. I am going to do my reef...

So, I am ready to slowly wade back into the hobby after a few year vacation so to speak. I have a 55 gallon acrylic with a 220 watt VHO set up. I visited my LFS yesterday and they had a 4x54 T-5 fixture for a reasonable price ($169 without bulbs) and its much cleaner looking than my DIY hood...

I don't really have a huge budget to work with right now! Maybe I will just hold off getting started till I can get a sump built! Are the newer T-5's that much better than the current VHO setup I currently have? 220 watts of light seems like a decent amount for keeping softies? That's 4 watts a...

Well, after being out of the hobby for a while I am seeing quite a bit has changed!!! So, to start I have a typical run of the mill acrylic 55 gallon tank. When I had it up and running I had a back pack hang on filter with the overflow, protein skimmer, bio-balls and return. It was also...

Hello all. Just found this site tonight and have had a blast cruising it. Long story short is, I had a 55 gallon reef set up for a few years. But do to lots of moving and life changes it has been disassembled for a few years now. I just recently bought my first home and really am looking forward...