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  1. coralrocksny

    Mag Float RAZOR

    Is this something you use with a mag filer? or pump? Or can this scraper be used on its own?? This info may help me in deciding what to buy for my new 55 gal. Thanks
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    Best lighting for my buck

    To Big .. AWSOME coral selection! I am sold on the extreme pro. I Can't wait to get it. To the others... I would like to be able to save a little and build my own but have no clue where to start! I would rather spend the little extra and know it was done right. MY luck Id do something and the...
  3. coralrocksny

    Best lighting for my buck

    WOW!!! That is awsome! Your tank rocks! I am sold!!! What are some of the kinds of corals you have in there? What do the bulbs cost?
  4. coralrocksny

    Best lighting for my buck

    Hey.. thanks for the help! I appreciate that! Hope you dont get in trouble for saying that on here tho! I will go check it out right now!
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    Best lighting for my buck

    wow the $280 pice is without the bulbs! YIKES ..well then guys looks like I will be purchaseing the Nova extreme pro! This will take most of my money set aside for beginning start up. What is a fish lover to do! haha Back to the piggy bank! Do you know my local dealer told me I would be ok...
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    Best lighting for my buck

    Ok then thats what I needed to know! Thanks a bunch!
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    Best lighting for my buck

    ok so i did some looking up and there is aBIG price diffrence between the extreme and extreme pro. I need to know... do I go with the pro which is about $355.00 or can I go with nova extreme 4x54w T5 HO for $278.00??? Is the diffrence not only in the reflectors but also because one has 2 more...
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    Best lighting for my buck

    ah ha! Ok I will go do a search on the pro. I am wondering how much more it will cost. I guess it doesn't matter if you say this is a must! Thanks
  9. coralrocksny

    Best lighting for my buck

    Originally Posted by moprint The Nova Extreme Pro is the best bang for the buck. I own the 48" version on a 55 it is as wide as the tank. What is the diffrence between the one I listed: Nova Extreme t5 216 watt and the one you list aas Nova Extreme Pro?
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    Best lighting for my buck

    Wango Tango had gived me some good advice about going with T5s in my 55 gal. I am looking to get the best bang for my buck ! I dont want to skimp in imporant areas so I was wondering if anyone out there can tell me what they think of Current Usa Nova Extreme T5 with 216 watts. Is that gonna...
  11. coralrocksny

    Feedback on good filter

    I was hoping to get many views.. like go with wet/dry or canister...
  12. coralrocksny

    Starting New 55gal

    Ok good! Thanks 4 all your help btw I found the Curchant skimmer. Will be getting that!
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    Starting New 55gal

    yes thats the bar! Ok I won't touch it. so then in that case I need 2 24 in fixtures. I was talking to my local dealer in the area and he says that 2 blub t5's will be ok. I dont think I trust that info as you said 4 blubs are much better. I dont want to have to spend 400 or 500 bucks but I...
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    Feedback on good filter

    Well guys I am narrowing down my lights, skimmer and powerheads but dont know where to go with the filter/ There are going to be 2 #3 koralias in my 55gal. Should I go with canister or HOB? Anyone have suggestions and names? By the way this site is a wealth of info! Thanks
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    Starting New 55gal

    Justin I looked into the TEK's. Little confussed. You suggest getting the kit?? which are bulbs that fit into my current fixture on the new tank? I saw one listed that looked complete with hood/ I have a 48 in long tank but it has a median in the middle. two sides. which type do I go with? Cut...
  16. coralrocksny

    will these work for actinic with MH

    Teresa Q I was just doing some research for my own tank and I see you must have the exact lighting I was looking at. I was looking at a 48' Nova Extreme 2x54 T5 high output retrofit kit. Is this working well 4 you? what kinds of corals do you house? Since this is my first big tank I am...
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    Starting New 55gal

    Oh ok got it! Thanks Thresa Justin- I am looking into the lights you suggusted. Tx5.. umm are they suppost to run around $400 ? Wow .. I was exspecting maybe $200. Tell me what you would think of this Nova extreme 2x54 T5 High Output Retrofit kit? something to stay away from???
  18. coralrocksny

    Starting New 55gal

    ok... hate to sound like a newby but what is HOB? will do sand
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    Starting New 55gal

    Justin seeing I have never had a 55 gal I was not going to do a sump. Is it absolutley necessary for me to set one of those off? Or will I be ok just topping off the water? I opt for the deep sand bed, crushed sand subtrate and live rock comb if I can get away with that! I will look into the...
  20. coralrocksny

    Starting New 55gal

    Justin Thanks for all the great info. Just one question... when you say sump in what does this mean?? Meant for those who do not have a tank under there main tank (overflow tank?) I will look into the package for cleaner crew. Thats awhile down the road... but great option. I do plan to have...
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