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  1. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    36 in. Aqualight T5 HO Dual Lamp Light Fixture - 2 x 39W what do we think of this fixture its on sale. tank is 6 feet long so I will need 2 but free shipping and save 40.00 bucks
     
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  2. trapstar991

    trapstar991 Feather Duster

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    why dont you do the extremely odd thing and buy a 72 inch fixture and save yourself the problems of possible having a electricly charged tank when it decides to fall in ive done this before and thankfully i dident have fish yet but i learned the lesson buy the fixture that fits your tank,6 foot tank is a pretty big system for a beginner tank?
     
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    trapstar991 Feather Duster

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    Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixtures

    dont waste $200 on a junk light ive never heard of aqualight

    spend the money and youll be rewarded with a good systemhttp://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+18700&pcatid=18700
     
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  4. martyd215

    martyd215 Astrea Snail

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    How much is the fixture, each?

    Also, while brand name may be important to some people, my general experience with lighting is that the bulbs are almost more important than the fixture, as long as the ballast is reliable.
     
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    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Are you planning on keeping coral? If yes, than you may need more than a 2 bulb fixture.

    There may be some light fixtures on Craigslist.
     
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  7. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    Never skimp on lights. Everything you spend on cheaper lights will be added to the total it cost you to end up with the good ones in the end.

    Trust me, I know...
     
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    Buy your light based on the type of tank you are going to keep. If you are going SPS you will need 4 bulbs on each side at least. Definitely buy a fixture that covers the whole tank unless you plan on hanging the fixtures.
     
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  9. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    OK, well I had planned buying two if I did buy this light But I think I will wait and get 72 in. AquaticLife T5 HO Light Fixture - 8 T5 HO lamps and 6 Lunar LEDs
     
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  10. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    you might want LED or MH liights for coral or pc lights are good to for fish only use some s#@%*y lights!
     
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