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Unread 03/01/2006, 11:33 AM   #1
GoblinFish
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I need help choosing lights!!

Hello all! I am very new to this hobby and i am in the process of buying lights for my 55G tank that i recently bought, i am planning on creating a reef tank with corals anemones and stuff like that.
I was looking at these set ups 48" - 216 watts and also these 48" 8 tube

Please help me with this i am having trouble understanding exactly what i need for this 55G tank.

Thank you!!


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Unread 03/01/2006, 11:39 AM   #2
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Im also in the process of buying lighting for my 55 gallon tank and from what I found found you definatly dont need 8 t-5's for you 55 gallon tank. Everyone has been telling me the Tek 4 bulb 54 watt system would be perfect for a 55 gallon tank. Im sure alot of other people will be able to give you more suggests and reasons to make the right choice.


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Unread 03/01/2006, 11:40 AM   #3
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also you'll learn real fast that if you dont get a t-5 set up with individual reflectors you might as well buy a Power Compact light. Just info I have found out after searching for new lights for the alst 3 weeks.


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Unread 03/01/2006, 11:42 AM   #4
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These seems to be one of the most popular products for a 55 gallon set up from what I have found.

http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...ng/104192.html


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Unread 03/01/2006, 11:46 AM   #5
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Hey thanks alot for your quick reply, do you have a link on where to buy these Tek 4 bulb 54 watt system ?? or the best place to buy them?

Thanks again!


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