New 90 gallon oceanic tank.

• Jan 24, 2011

• #1

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dolphins8426

Reefing newb

So this weekend I finally bought my new oceanic tank and upgraded my 55 to a 90 gallon reef ready tank. I am simply amazed how nice these tanks are. It took me about 8 hours to complete the move, but it is finally over. I ended up buying all new sand 140lbs total. I also used all new saltwater and so far everything is fine. All the fish, shrimp, crabs etc are doing fine. He is a picture I took last night right after everything was up and running. Let me know what you guys think? Thanks:bounce:

I will take better picture later today but here is what I got so far.

 

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• Jan 24, 2011

• #2

Smitty

Reef pro

You did a great job...it looks nice!

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #3

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Very nice! 90 is a great size to work with.

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #4

BL1

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Your tank looks great so far.

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #5

ErinCahir

Sausage Wrangler

It looks good! Love the upgrade!

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #6

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dolphins8426

Reefing newb

Another question for all you reef freaks. I currently have the nova extreme 8 bulb system for my system but I would like to upgrade. Any suggestions on what j should get sonj can grow sps lps corlas. I don't want to be limited on growing corals and money isn't really a problem with in reason.

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #7

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dolphins8426

Reefing newb

Ian looking into the 6 bulb aquaticlife with lunar lighting. Anyone use this setup or does anyone know if they are worth the money. Thanks

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #8

PRC

Stop Quoting Me!

dolphins8426 said:

Another question for all you reef freaks. I currently have the nova extreme 8 bulb system for my system but I would like to upgrade. Any suggestions on what j should get sonj can grow sps lps corlas. I don't want to be limited on growing corals and money isn't really a problem with in reason.

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I think most people on here are using T5's nowadays. I use Metal Halides and love them. They get hot, so you've gotta keep them cool, but I think they give a very realistic look to the tank.

On the other hand, some metal halide lights don't come with the blue lunar lights, which are always cool.....sometimes I wish I had the lunars.

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #9

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dolphins8426

Reefing newb

Would i need a chiller to run the metal halide system?

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #10

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dolphins8426

Reefing newb

Another thing is that I have the center brace on my 90 gallon. Would metal halide melt the plastic on the center frame?

 

• Jan 24, 2011

• #11

Smitty

Reef pro

No, you don't need a chiller with the MH light. Most of us here don't use them at all. The 8 bulb t-5 system you have should work well on your 90gal. Just keep the sps's closer to the top.

 

• Jan 25, 2011

• #12

Bifferwine

I am a girl

You should be able to keep SPS just fine with the 8 bulb T5 setup. For a 48" tank, most MH fixtures come with two lights -- one on each side. So if you have something in the middle, it doesn't really matter.