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ghummel
, 01-16-2011 at 11:29 PM (4553 Views)
Hello,
I think Ive decided to go with a Marineland tank I got a quote from one of my LFS for a 90gal 48x18x24 and a 75gal 48x18x20. I still haven't decided on what one I'm going to get yet. I asked the guy if I could get starphire glass on the front and sides and that they didn't do that, Well I thought to myself Ive seen other people post that they had a Marineland tank with starphire I thought Melevs was that way as well, So I emailed them to see if it was still possible. (I hope so but if not oh well I guess) That brings me back to my 75vs90 dilemma I have been looking at the Marineland Reef Capable LEDs but I don't know if there even bright enough for the 75 let alone the 90 has anyone seen or used these themselves? I'm only going to have 4-500$ to work with to do lighting and if they work well they would fit the bill nicely! I have a single 250w MH w/ballast and 2 used bulbs that work I'm just afraid its going to make this room REALLY HOT I'm also not that crazy about 500 watts or more (if I have to add actinics) running 8+ hours a day I would like to keep SPS and an anemone at some point and would rather not have to upgrade my lighting to do so! Any suggestions on the Tank or lighting would be most appreciated!
Thanx
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  1. dahenley's Avatar
    i would go with the 90 over the 75. (youll be glad you did)

    as for the lighting. i have no opinion on it.

    also, your LFS is quoting you a factory made 90 and 75.
    if you want Starfire, its considered a "CUSTOM" tank..... so the price will jump......
    those quotes take alittle while longer, and most LFS will require a Full upfront payment, or 75% up front and 25% when it arrives in good condition. (mainly because its 100% custom, and not returnable.)

    i hope that helps.
    (you can get quotes on other tanks brands as well. in the south, DSA is a good brand as well) both are good though
  2. Heathd's Avatar
    For the 90 vs 75 debate....
    I have had my 75 up and running for all of 6 months now and I already feel like I am getting cramped on coral space. If you can swing it, I would do the 90. The additional cost for equipment between a 75 and 90 shouldnt be much.

    I think marineland's reef capable LED could grow SPS up top, but would be a real slouch for sps the closer you got towards the bottom, Im also not crazy about the spectrum of the fixture itself, and would want to do some sort of actinic supplementation.
  3. ghummel's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Heathd
    For the 90 vs 75 debate....
    I have had my 75 up and running for all of 6 months now and I already feel like I am getting cramped on coral space. If you can swing it, I would do the 90. The additional cost for equipment between a 75 and 90 shouldnt be much.

    I think marineland's reef capable LED could grow SPS up top, but would be a real slouch for sps the closer you got towards the bottom, Im also not crazy about the spectrum of the fixture itself, and would want to do some sort of actinic supplementation.
    with regards to the lighting are you talking the 90 or the 75?
  4. Mostly Rock's Avatar
    I have a couple of 75's and I would go with a 90 over a 75 any day. Personally I want a 300 or 400, but then if I had one of those I would want to go bigger still. As far as fixtures go, I would love to go with LED's, but I just don't think they're ready for us yet. My current favorite light fixture was recommended by an aquaculturist with a "farm" for coral propagation. He has a geothermally cooled system with 1500 gallons worth of "frag tanks" and 800 gallons of the system is underground (Keeps the temp 78 exactly.) His "farm" is lit by TEK T5 fixtures. http://www.aquacave.com/tek-light-t-...upply-693.html here's a link so you can check out the fixture I am getting for one of my 75's. It will work very well for either a 75 or a 90. I'm not saying that's the best price you'll find on it, I just think that's a good site to look at it and it's options.
  5. ghummel's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Mostly Rock
    I have a couple of 75's and I would go with a 90 over a 75 any day. Personally I want a 300 or 400, but then if I had one of those I would want to go bigger still. As far as fixtures go, I would love to go with LED's, but I just don't think they're ready for us yet. My current favorite light fixture was recommended by an aquaculturist with a "farm" for coral propagation. He has a geothermally cooled system with 1500 gallons worth of "frag tanks" and 800 gallons of the system is underground (Keeps the temp 78 exactly.) His "farm" is lit by TEK T5 fixtures. http://www.aquacave.com/tek-light-t-...upply-693.html here's a link so you can check out the fixture I am getting for one of my 75's. It will work very well for either a 75 or a 90. I'm not saying that's the best price you'll find on it, I just think that's a good site to look at it and it's options.
    Thanks for the link!
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