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SW Lighting

Started by Julie, October 25, 2005, 09:46:42 PM

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Insane79

#20
October 31, 2005, 11:58:14 AM
I wouldn't invest in a chiller per say.  they are expensive, and in my opinion hardly worth the price.  During the heat wave, the lids open with a fan on them kept the tank at around 25 or so degrees.  A few ice cubs in the sump/filter during those days when it was super duper hot kept things perfect for my little salt water babies.  Course I don't have MH over my tank.  To be honest, I have no idea how much MH will heat up your tank.  I have just been cautioned saying that without a doubt they will boil my tank.  I supposed a chiller would be one way around that, but they aren't cheap either. MH bulbs need to be replaced about once a year, and run you in the neighbourhood of $100 per bulb.  If you decide to go for it, salt water is totally awesome.

Julie

#21
October 31, 2005, 12:00:31 PM
I bought a 20 long.  Thinking of t5.
Insane:  ever heard of the skilter -protein skimmer/filter?

tx,
Julie

93GTCANADA

#22
October 31, 2005, 02:04:18 PM
very good choice julie. that is the size i want to use also. pls post pics and keep me updated when things are up and running.

Julie

#23
October 31, 2005, 03:10:26 PM
93:  I ordered the 130w.

Julie

93GTCANADA

#24
October 31, 2005, 10:07:11 PM
how much did that run ya ?

Julie

#25
November 01, 2005, 01:57:03 AM
Alot  -couldn't go mh with my set up.

Julie

93GTCANADA

#26
November 01, 2005, 10:59:03 AM
could u pm me what alot is if u dont mind lol. and whats the exact lights u went with,

Insane79

#27
November 05, 2005, 03:17:41 PM
I have never heard of that protein skimmer-sorry.  I am not on the up and up when it comes to protein skimmers.  I did a lot of research on lighting before I starte my tank, so that is what I know the most about (that and the many, many, MANY problems you encounter setting it up-fish death, coral death, molting, horrible scary fish eating mantis shrimp, ect...)

130 watt is a good choice. Very little you won't be able to keep with that.  Are you doing one 65watt actinic and one 65watt 10,000K daylight, or 2 10,000K daylight?

Did you buy rock yet?

Julie

#28
November 05, 2005, 03:41:51 PM
Hi Insane, I did the combo one with act.
I haven't purchased the rock yet, but I picked up the sand/salt/hydrometer today.
My light is arriving this week.
What size is your tank?

Thanks,
Julie
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