filtration
up until a month ago i used an UGF with 4 PH, also a HOB Regent 30-60, combined with an Eheim canister filter and Prizm Skimmer. i just replaced the UGF with a Shallow sand bed and a Refugium/Pump setup
lighting
Dual Strip NO with a powerglo and marine glow, also a pc 2x55w with 50/50 bulbs.
taking out the UGF was a huge pain... wouldn't recommend it, i had a huge spike in nitrites, ammonia for about a day, but i added southdown playsand and seeded it with some live reef sand from the LFS.
the only reason i took out the UGF is becuase i hated the coral sand look and wanted sand, the uptake tubes also stuck out there... now it's a much deeper and cleaner look.
anyother questions?