55 gal. Mixed reef build

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  1. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Two 150s will be fine for a 55. If you want to save some money on lighting, do a retro fit kit. What about a skimmer too, is that planned? Anemone do need pretty high water quality.
     
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  3. fish-aholic 94

    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    No skimmer, just a fuge with cheato, and a lot of mangroves.
    5 gallon water change once a week. I will also have a 4 in. sand bed, 55 pounds of rock to start, and I will keep adding rock.
     
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    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    I’m going to try to start today.
    The tank I will be using is my catfish tank, one of the fish died when I was gone, so the tank crashed. First I will have to drain the tank, then clean it, and paint the back of the tank. The first thing I will put in it is a 10-pound bag of sand. I will eventually have 60 pounds. I will post some pics of the tank before I drain it.
     
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    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    This is what will happen to a clear tank, if a big, dead, fish, is left in for to long. 100_1621.jpg
     
  6. fish-aholic 94

    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    I can’t decide.

    I have on my nano, An actinic, and a 10k. I really like the cooler, but what cooler mh do I need to get so it looks the same as my nano????
     
  7. GuitarMan89

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    Have you ever used a copper medication in that tank?
     
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  9. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    You can go with either a 14K or 20K depends upon your taste.
     
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    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    no, never had to
     
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    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    Almost done emptying, only about 2 ½ inches of water left
     
  12. Pelado

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    Good luck with the new project! Keep us posted :)