I think I found myself a new hobby.
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travelerjp98
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sweatervest13
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sweatervest13
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leyth
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Thanks for the very informative post. I looked at some videos of the units you mentioned. I really like what I see, and of course you seem to be getting what you pay for. This issue just highlighted my other issue of deciding on a tank size. I love the tall look, stacking rocks with all sorts of life growing on them. However, I like having a long tank to give plenty of room for the little guys on the bottom.
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
saltwaterkeeper
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Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483173
Thanks for the very informative post. I looked at some videos of the units you mentioned. I really like what I see, and of course you seem to be getting what you pay for. This issue just highlighted my other issue of deciding on a tank size. I love the tall look, stacking rocks with all sorts of life growing on them. However, I like having a long tank to give plenty of room for the little guys on the bottom.
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
It would be fine. I think you would need 3 SOLs at least and 2 radions in the end. I am going LED for Christmas and I am hoping for the AI Vegas to come ut so i can make a final decision of AI vs. Ecotech.
Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483173
Thanks for the very informative post. I looked at some videos of the units you mentioned. I really like what I see, and of course you seem to be getting what you pay for. This issue just highlighted my other issue of deciding on a tank size. I love the tall look, stacking rocks with all sorts of life growing on them. However, I like having a long tank to give plenty of room for the little guys on the bottom.
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
It would be fine. I think you would need 3 SOLs at least and 2 radions in the end. I am going LED for Christmas and I am hoping for the AI Vegas to come ut so i can make a final decision of AI vs. Ecotech.
sweatervest13
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Yup.
You can do anything you want... Its your tank of course... When I was setting up my 125g (6') tank, I only had one 250w MH unit and I needed to buy more. My budget was tapped out for a month or so, but I put the big 250w MH over the center of the tank and moved my corals to just the center rocks.
I did not take a whole bunch of pics to post all over the internet when it was like this, but it got me by for a while.
You can do anything you want... Its your tank of course... When I was setting up my 125g (6') tank, I only had one 250w MH unit and I needed to buy more. My budget was tapped out for a month or so, but I put the big 250w MH over the center of the tank and moved my corals to just the center rocks.
I did not take a whole bunch of pics to post all over the internet when it was like this, but it got me by for a while.
jerth6932
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Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483173
Thanks for the very informative post. I looked at some videos of the units you mentioned. I really like what I see, and of course you seem to be getting what you pay for. This issue just highlighted my other issue of deciding on a tank size. I love the tall look, stacking rocks with all sorts of life growing on them. However, I like having a long tank to give plenty of room for the little guys on the bottom.
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
I had one AI over my 55G for Months, suspended 17 inches above the top of the water and I only have 2 AI's over my 90G now...... And I don't need more.....Its being sustained well.
Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483173
Thanks for the very informative post. I looked at some videos of the units you mentioned. I really like what I see, and of course you seem to be getting what you pay for. This issue just highlighted my other issue of deciding on a tank size. I love the tall look, stacking rocks with all sorts of life growing on them. However, I like having a long tank to give plenty of room for the little guys on the bottom.
I believe once I decide on the tank size, I can then truly decide on the light fixtures, because the size will decide the amount of light fixtures I will need. Since, they are a bit pricey, I don't want to need 4 $500 pieces right off the bat haha. I checked out the Aqua Illuminations Sol blue fixtures, I am about to research the others you mentioned.
Now, I am also trying to decide between acrylic or glass. It seems like acrylic is the way to go at the moment?
Edit: Also, would it be ok to get 1 ecotech radion or aquaillumination sol for a 48x24x24 just at the start and add another later when it becomes necessary? Or will it be necessary from the beginning?
I had one AI over my 55G for Months, suspended 17 inches above the top of the water and I only have 2 AI's over my 90G now...... And I don't need more.....Its being sustained well.
leyth
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That sounds great! I am hovering around the 55-65 gallon sized tanks as it is. I will probably pick up an AI for it for the time being. I just need to find the tank now. I am wanting to run a sump setup so I am trying to find an acrylic tank with the drilling already performed, but I can't find where the best place to purchase the tank from would be. Also, trying to decide between a cube or rectangular setup. Any tips concerning that?
Like for example:
Is this a good tank? Overpriced or just right? Are there better options?
*** Edited *** - Please do not post links to other sites.
Like for example:
Is this a good tank? Overpriced or just right? Are there better options?
*** Edited *** - Please do not post links to other sites.
travelerjp98
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It's definitely overpriced. You should definitely look at used ones on c-list, you could easily score an empty 55 for under $200!
...and I'm also just gonna give you a heads up that your really not supposed to post links on here!
...and I'm also just gonna give you a heads up that your really not supposed to post links on here!
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483667
Oh I am sorry about that I will not post links again, but thank you for your advice. I will keep my eyes open on c-list to see if I can find something of the sort. Thanks for the advice.
No biggie and no problem!
Originally Posted by leyth http:///t/392285/i-think-i-found-myself-a-new-hobby#post_3483667
Oh I am sorry about that I will not post links again, but thank you for your advice. I will keep my eyes open on c-list to see if I can find something of the sort. Thanks for the advice.
No biggie and no problem!
