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  1. So long halides

    Well I decided I just was sick of having a tank that could be seen from space.The 2 250s I had over my 75 were (to me) just too much light.So I picked up a T5 setup and I love it.
    Sure theres no shimmer,, but theres also no crazy heat issues or blinding lights..also the fixture is all in one so no ballasts and alot fewer cords and timers.
    I was having to run T5 actinics anyway to get the colors I wanted so I just through another 2 bulbs in there.
    After 3 days all the corals (even ...

    Updated 04-17-2010 at 11:28 PM by melev

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  2. Springtime in the south

    Well the forecast has 30 degree temp swings on offer this week so it must be springtime.
    For me this has been very educational with regards to my tank.
    I have no chiller,Im not planning one either.I intend to just keep the house at a nice 70F at all times and run the 3 fans I have (2 in the canopy one blowing over the sump).
    Temps here in summer are above 90 for months so we shall see if Ive planned well enough.
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