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So I've got all the stuff to finish setting up my 55g, and what do i do? :dunno: I start looking on CraigsList for a bigger tank. :confused:
I've always wanted a large tank to set up as a Reef Tank, and found a really good deal on a 125 with stand and a bunch of extras. I'm looking at this as a more long-term project than it took to set up my 55, but I'm looking for some advice on what type of things I'm going to need as far as lightning etc. I know I'm gonna have to go with MH lighting, but my biggest question now is "what kind of MH lighting?" I'm talking in terms of color temp, how many MHs do I need as well as how many HO bulbs to go along with it.
I'll be completely honest with everyone, I'm an eBay-rat, and the first thing I do when I'm looking for something is an eBay search to get an idea on price and availablety. While I may not be buying these particular lighting fixtures, I curious as to any advantages each would have, ie single housed unit containing all the lights vs something like pendant lights for the MHs
3x250W HQI Metal Halide 72" 1062W Aquarium Compact Light Actinic Lunar LED Lamp | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-346W-4X2...ltDomain_0&hash=item5647ed1d8f#ht_1607wt_1195
48 Inch 2x150 Watt Aqua Medic Ocean Light Metal Halide Fixture | eBay
Metal Halide Mogul Base Light Fixture- 175, 250, 400 watt capability w/glass | eBay
I'm not 100% sure on the tank dimensions, but I know its 6' long. Judging by the all in one unit, I'm assuming that I would probably need 3 MHs to properly light my tank. It'd probably end up being cheaper to purchase an all in one unit, but it might be a bit easier for me to buy individual components a little bit at a time.
Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated, setting up my 55 was relatively easy since I ran SW in it before, but this sucker is a bit lager than anything I've dealt with before and would end up being more of a "scratch build" vs my 55 where I already had most of the stuff I needed to get it going again, and I'm sure there are things that are more specific to larger tanks than a smaller tank like my 55.
Thanks guys!
(Before it gets brought up, yes I'm doing my own research too, I just figured I could get some input from others while I'm hitting the books)
I've always wanted a large tank to set up as a Reef Tank, and found a really good deal on a 125 with stand and a bunch of extras. I'm looking at this as a more long-term project than it took to set up my 55, but I'm looking for some advice on what type of things I'm going to need as far as lightning etc. I know I'm gonna have to go with MH lighting, but my biggest question now is "what kind of MH lighting?" I'm talking in terms of color temp, how many MHs do I need as well as how many HO bulbs to go along with it.
I'll be completely honest with everyone, I'm an eBay-rat, and the first thing I do when I'm looking for something is an eBay search to get an idea on price and availablety. While I may not be buying these particular lighting fixtures, I curious as to any advantages each would have, ie single housed unit containing all the lights vs something like pendant lights for the MHs
3x250W HQI Metal Halide 72" 1062W Aquarium Compact Light Actinic Lunar LED Lamp | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-346W-4X2...ltDomain_0&hash=item5647ed1d8f#ht_1607wt_1195
48 Inch 2x150 Watt Aqua Medic Ocean Light Metal Halide Fixture | eBay
Metal Halide Mogul Base Light Fixture- 175, 250, 400 watt capability w/glass | eBay
I'm not 100% sure on the tank dimensions, but I know its 6' long. Judging by the all in one unit, I'm assuming that I would probably need 3 MHs to properly light my tank. It'd probably end up being cheaper to purchase an all in one unit, but it might be a bit easier for me to buy individual components a little bit at a time.
Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated, setting up my 55 was relatively easy since I ran SW in it before, but this sucker is a bit lager than anything I've dealt with before and would end up being more of a "scratch build" vs my 55 where I already had most of the stuff I needed to get it going again, and I'm sure there are things that are more specific to larger tanks than a smaller tank like my 55.
Thanks guys!
(Before it gets brought up, yes I'm doing my own research too, I just figured I could get some input from others while I'm hitting the books)
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