My new 55

ssmariner9

ssmariner9

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Here is a pic of my new 55 gal. Still waiting on some of the sand to settle, as the water is a little cloudy. Some LR should arrive tomorrow!
 
zap800

zap800

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nice start. i can see in the future you will want to upgrade the lights. those standard lights work ok for fresh but salt water needs a little more power.but good start. enjoy and good luck
 
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autopilot

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I have that exact same tank/stand/hood but my new lighting/hood is on its way now. Good start.
 
oceanminded

oceanminded

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As far as his lights are concerned it depends on what kind of setup he wants to have. The regular 15 watt lights will be fine for a fish only. Now reef will be a different story.
 
ssmariner9

ssmariner9

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I am only gonna have a FOWLR tank. I'm gonna leave the regular bulbs in it right now, but soon i'm gonna put in a 48" Corallife 10K bulb, just for better viewing and maybe to help out the LR a little. The standard hood I have should be fine for this setup though, right?
 
zap800

zap800

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please dont think i was telling you , you need a new light setup. but this hobby is never ending. after awhile you will want better lights then the one you have. most everyone gets the bug. thats all. i know i have it. im always looking for more stuff.
 
badkharma

badkharma

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If it's only a FOWLR tank, I'd just keep the lights - but DEFINITELY switch the bulbs. On my non-show/QT tank I have the coralife 50/50 flourescent bulbs and they made a HUGE aesthetic difference compared to the standard daylight bulbs. They're only about $15-22, depending on length.
 
moprint

moprint

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I to had the same setup, but I got a Jebo 48 inch light that has 4 55 watt compact flourescent bulbs in it. Yes the blue bulbs are not true actinics. This set up I have is not close to being reef lighting, but it really brought out the color in my fish and rock. I got it for under a $100 shipped on that auction site you cannot mention here. Just something to think about for the future. By the way you look off to good start!!
 
ssmariner9

ssmariner9

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Here we are ready for fish. 70-75 lbs rock, and prizm setup on tank. this picture is with the moonlights on tonight (i altered it a little to show better.)
 
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