Tanks....Again

UnderwaterWorld

UnderwaterWorld

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Where could I find a nice 40 or 50 gallon tank for not too much? (if I don't go with the M-Tank)

My only problem with getting the M-Tank is that I really want a 40-50 gallon tank but I don't know exactly what to get.

need 36" long or under

Also recommend halides and T-5s

I'm just making sure I do my research
 
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I would only get halides if your tank is atleast 18inches wide or wider. I just added one to my tank and at first thought it gave more light but the corals are saying other wise by spreading all out. I did a thread on RC and they say halides on a long skinny tank like my 30 are not any good and to go for the t-5 in that case.

For the tank I would check craigslist or if you want it new check glasscages.com or wait for petco to have their buck a gallon sale.
 
Check your local Petsmart and Petco for tanks.They seem to be reasonable when looking for new tanks.Its Christmas time,maybe your LFS may have a deal.I would check with your LFS on an all-in-one Oceanic system(tank,stand,sump,lights).They do sell 40-50g. range.

Try your local classifies and Craigslist for use equipment.
 
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They don't sell Oceanic online.you can go to their website to check what fish store is in your area that sells them.

I prefer T5 over MH for that size tank.Look into the Aquactinics and Tek fixture at Premium Aquatics.
 
reeffreak said:
They don't sell Oceanic online.you can go to their website to check what fish store is in your area that sells them.

I prefer T5 over MH for that size tank.Look into the Aquactinics and Tek fixture at Premium Aquatics.
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So what watt bulbs can you fit in the aquactinics 36" fixture?
 
ok so with the T-5 with individual reflectors how many watts per gallon equals 6 watts per gallon of other lighting say when refering to PC or Halide?
 
I can't say for sure. t-5 has soo much more light per watt than other lights. I do know that a guy on rc kept a 3 foot long 47 gal I think with only 4 39watt t5s and he kept sps and clams with no prob at all, so I would say 5 -39watt t-5s will do you good, for anything you would want to keep.

Where are you getting the 5 bulb t5? I have only seen 4 and 6 bulb fixtures.
 
bobby said:
I can't say for sure. t-5 has soo much more light per watt than other lights. I do know that a guy on rc kept a 3 foot long 47 gal I think with only 4 39watt t5s and he kept sps and clams with no prob at all, so I would say 5 -39watt t-5s will do you good, for anything you would want to keep.

Where are you getting the 5 bulb t5? I have only seen 4 and 6 bulb fixtures.
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So can you give me a general rule with the individual reflectors T-5 of what I would need because I'm looking at alot of different gallon sized tanks.

Premium aquatics


TX5 Series Aquactinics 36" 5 lamp T5 fixture - no lamps: Premium Aquatics
 
Just pick a fixture that will your tank length wise.
If you get one with individual reflectors,thats great,if not,get the most bulbs that will fit.
I know Biff had 216 watts of T-5 on her 55gal and kept a lot of light loving corals with no problems.
 
I dont know what goes per tank size. I just know what I have seen and read on them. I knew a guy in saint louis that had a 55 with 4 54 watt t5s and kept all kinds of stuff including a clam and anemones.
 

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