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After seeing bob's pics, and a couple of PM's I made up my mind. I ended up ordering the Nova, I found it online for $289. The fixture will sit 2 inches above the tank, thus clearing my skimmer. Also, bulb to bulb in terms of width it measures 9.5 inches, I wont be losing too much light since my...

Originally Posted by p90ninja hey if i could help i would bastage. did you see that 48" solaris go on ---- for 900 bucks? too big for you or I. goodluck man. No I didnt. Damn it site blocks any competitor links!!! I have been reading on LED systems having a drastic price drop in the next...

Originally Posted by p90ninja hey i know you....get back to your m3...did you see my post about my hitchhiking crab? THIS IS SPARTAAA I dont know who you are, but please if you have nothing to add to my thread please get out...How do you know about m3's.. Stalkerrrrrr I just responded in...

Thanks for the post and pics everyone. Current thoughts. Nova pro (thanks to 120reef and bob) - 5.85 watts per gallon. 6 bulbs, 12 inches width. I would get 2 inches of over hang (1in front 1in back). I think this is doable considering the fixture protrudes 1 inch past the bulbs. Meaning all my...

Originally Posted by AlohaMI I plan on doing softies, LPS, a clam and/or anemone, and maybe a little SPS. I was told that this would be fine, but since I haven't used it yet myself, I can't confirm that. You will want to do your own research to make sure it will suit your needs, but I just...

Originally Posted by AlohaMI The 36" Aquactinic TX5 fixture is 9.5" wide, and it is a 5-bulb x 39w fixture. It is just little bit above your budget, approximately $550.00 including the bulbs, and it comes with the mounting legs. WOW I think this one may be ideal for what I need. Originally...

Thanks for your reply 120reefer. Im not opposed to 6 bulb fixtures but the ones ive seen run too wide for my tanks width. Display area is 10in and the 6 bulb fixtures ive seen run around 15in wide. I would think the additional bulbs would hang over my built in filtration in the back of the tank...

Hey everyone, im sorry for posting another lighting thread. Believe me I have searched and searched the past 2 days and have read endless threads of mixed reviews. Im new to this forum but am a regular on M3F (car forum) and know the frustration of having the same topic posted into new threads...

Originally Posted by mojohoojo Thanks X. Now i am really looking forward to hunt for a moon light. problem is the good ones (branded) are SUPER expensive and i was thinking of DIY.......im trying to find info on the web see if moonlight requiers specific needs......or....do you know? Not to...

Mine was a valentines gift to her and allowing her to name the fish worked like a charm. Its both our hobby now

Originally Posted by ZaNy_H2O Hey Mike hows the tank holding up. I went down to my fish store and took a look at it. I am still undecided on what to do. I could get a regular tank and do the whole sump things, but not really sure if i want to do that. I know its the best option, but i don't...

Originally Posted by joncat24 thanks...I have to add some more rock still. Not going to over do the rock though. I like the open look instead of a big rock wall. It is an odyssea 2x250mh with 2 65 watt pc actinics Cool I thought it looked familiar. I ordered an Odyssea as well, it will arrive...

Nice rock work.. What brand lighting is that?

Originally Posted by Al Mc Mike...Looking good, parameter wise. In the top photo..about the center..there is the hint a a red 'sludge'..this is red slime algae as far as I can tell. You can do a thread search for more detail. But, you usually get this developing when you have excess nutrients...

Originally Posted by Cannonman It doesn't look red... it looks purple, IMO it's coraline algae Most does look purple when you mention it, but seems redish at certain angles. Originally Posted by Al Mc If you are referring to the 'purple', most looks like coraline algae...(good), but I see a...

Hey everyone, ive had a few spots of red on my rocks during cycle. After a few weeks it seems the red spots are covering more area on almost all my rocks. Ive seen rocks turning purple in well established tanks but never red spots. Anyone have any clue what this is? Is it normal? tank is two...

As for my original questions. Thanks for the responses, I guess ill leave my powerheads on and see if the water gets cloudy again.

Originally Posted by Alabama Reefer I am leaning towards the powerhead you added since it did start around the same time. Is it disrupting your sand bed or maybe picking up silt and blowing it around? Originally Posted by spanko This is a definite possibility. Make sure you are running some...

Sorry I didnt specify in my OP, the cloudy water started 1 week ago. Before then it seemed fine.

Thanks for the responses guys. tank param (tested every 3 days and are always consistant) 50gl PH 8.2 Amon 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 10 Calcium 440 SG 1.024 temp 79-80 Stock list 2 false perc 2 damsel (will be leaving soon, suprisingly are not agreesive towards the other fish) Spotted mandarin...