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  1. Reefie

    Reefie Plankton

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    Just registered today. Found this site while looking for information on equipment and ideas.

    I'm currently in the process of setting up a 55 gal that will have fish and some corals. I am getting back into the hobby after a hiatus of about 5 years.

    In the past I have run a 65 and 75 FOWLR and my last tank was a 46 bow with fish and simple corals.

    Now I'm looking for a new light fixture since my old one is too small for the tank. It was a Coral Life Power Compact. More then likely I am going to move into a 48" T5 fixture which should give me more options on corals if I want. I don't want to get into the MH arena at this time.

    See you all around.
     
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  2. johntekin

    johntekin Fire Worm

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    Welcome Reefie!
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef! Glad to have ya!

    With at least 6 quality bulbs in a quality fixture you'll be able to keep anything you want anywhere you want in a 55 with T5's. The bulb combos make color options almost impossible to decide on. They're great lights for shallower tanks, I think you'll be very happy.
     
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  4. Reefie

    Reefie Plankton

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    Thanks for the advice. I am actually looking at a 4 bulb fixture due to price constraints and the fact that I don't "think" that I will do too much with corals.....but as you know....the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. :)
     
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  5. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    The 4 bulb fixture will work fine in a 55. You'll just have to keep high light corals more towards the top. Welcome 2 3reef.
     
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  6. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef, reefie

    Steve
     
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  7. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  8. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef, Reefie.
     
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  10. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    hi! 55G n 4 bulb T5! just like me! good luck buddy!
     
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