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Originally Posted by edwar050 I dont know what you want to keep but if it were my tank I would ditch the PC's and get halide or t-5's. Four T-5's or one MH two VHO actinic's Hey there..Well, due to heat and mercury vapors...I kind of wanted to stay away from MH. I don't want to have to get a...

Originally Posted by sweetdawn remember that if you want to do a reef you will probably want clams and anemones and they need metal halide save the five hundred just get some cheap lights now and when you can afford the mh get them then you can keep anything you want Are you sure I NEED mh? I...

Originally Posted by BGriff I have the Orbit 48" 4x65watt (dual white, dual blue) with moons on a 55 and I am very happy.. (got them used) If you go to google and type your part number (CU01031) you should find a few places selling it under $500.. saw as low as $455. My LFS is selling the 4 x...

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr yes with the double lighting you get 4 daylights and 2 actinics, which means everything may end up looking a little yellower ( i doubt it would be very noticeable) Hey..I just noticed these and they are alittle over $300 what do you think?? Current-USA - 36"...

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr that is only 2x96 watts, not enough for even shrooms. And i would not put any fixture 9except NO's on top of the glass because of the salt creep, and believe me just by coming here and asking questions you are already smarter than most people going into the hobby...

Originally Posted by hot883 I too am kickin around the idea of a hang on refugium. The one I looked at holds about 5 gal. and comes with a skimmer built in. Any ideas on that? Since there is no significant difference..I think I am going to do the in sump one for a few reasons.. One, I can do...

Originally Posted by TheGrog The under tank ones are better in a few ways. First is that they are usually larger and can accomidate more LR, algae and LS. As for things getting "damaged" by the return pump, the pods and other goodies make it through mostly unscathed. The advantage to a HOT one...

Oh..sorry. I am so new and feel stupid not knowing all these things. But I promise..I will get better at it. What would I have to modify. The guy at the LFS said that these light do not attach to the sides of the tank...not to mention I will have a canopy. He said that since I am getting an...

:help: anyone..pretty please

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr yes that would work, but you will have to do some moding because the legs will not stretch more than 1/2 inch from what they are listed as. Sorry Celacanth..do some what? wow, that would save me a couple of hundred if I get the 36" instead of the 48"... I LOVE...

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr IMO that is enough for softees some lps and polyps, and shrooms. Would it be bad to leave 6 inches on each side ( and not put corals and such on the sides) and put the 36" 4x96 orbit lights instead of the 48?? Just a thought..but want to make sure with you...

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr i guess buy em from your lfs. good luck! So you think that is a good price?? I just saw a set but they are the orbit 4 x 65 watt ones. Would this be enough lighting for a 75 gallon 48" wide tank..do you think.. Thanks so much for your help.

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr how many watts was your lfs selling you? Dimensions: 48" L x 11.75" W x 4.5" H Wattage: 4 x 96W No./Color Temp: 2-Dual Daylight/2-Dual Actinic No. of Lunar Lights: 4 Fan: Yes No. of Switches: 2 Configuration: G

48in 4x96 Watt CurrentUSA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture*+$20Shipping* Item Code: CU01031 Price: $518.90 These are the lights: Create the ultimate dawn to dusk effect with the pro-grade, Orbit. It packs the SunPaq Dual Daylight (10,000K & 6,700K), the Dual Actinic (460nm & 420nm) and the Lunar...

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr what is your tank's length? It is 48" by 18 I want to eventually do a reef tank..so how much lighting would I need. They told me 4 x96..is this accurate?? thanks so much for the help!!

Originally Posted by Lennon Please..where can I get that..or can you email me jashton5@optonline.net They said it was pricier because it has 2 different spectrum lights or such..and they were a much better look... thanks a bunch... Oh, and do I NEED ballasts for these??

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr oh goodness you can get that WAYYYYYYYY cheaper online with (including shipping Please..where can I get that..or can you email me jashton5@optonline.net They said it was pricier because it has 2 different spectrum lights or such..and they were a much better...

Originally Posted by fedukeford how many watts are the lights... that seems pretty expansive for PC lighting (2) Dual Daylight 96W and (2) Dual Actinic 96W hope that helps.

HI everyone. I went to the LFS to start my purchases of equipment. I am getting a 72 gallon and have room underneath for the sump/refugium. I was told that I should consider doing the hang on 24" refugium because it is better. I did not consider it too much so I was bad and did not pay...

Hi everyone. I am so excited to get my equipment. I went to the LFS today and for my 75gallon..they told me to go for the orbits..they said it was a nice spectrum light and has 4 bulbs total..with a moonlight. It costs a whopping $420. Does this sound reasonable for those lights? and is it...