40 gallon breeder reef

[Kylecva]

So I'm thinking of picking up a 40g breeder at petsmart during the 1$ per g sale if I do I would set it up as a reef tank any thoughts on these refugiums

http://www.tropicalriverandreef.com/...oct-ref18.html


http://www.aquacave.com/EcoSystem-PR...FQee4AodmlIAMQ


http://www.aquacave.com/EcoSystem-PR...FUqk4AodmzkAsw

And these lights

http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-4...re-p/52304.htm

 

[Mrfresh]

I can't open the fug ones but the light looks good

 

[Kylecva]

Sorry I just copied and pasted instead of inserting link but these should work now.




http://www.tropicalriverandreef.com/reef-octopus-hang-on-back-refugium-oct-ref18.html


http://www.aquacave.com/EcoSystem-P...r-P4093.aspx?gclid=CLef9bmWuLgCFQee4AodmlIAMQ



http://www.aquacave.com/EcoSystem-P...r-P4092.aspx?gclid=CM7gwOeWuLgCFUqk4AodmzkAsw

 

[NanaReefer]

The lights aren't bad for the money and as a starter but read the review where the guy says it doesn't fit right on his 40 breeder. Also I noticed theres NO fan/or venting. Trust me 4x 39w T5 get pretty dang hot So you'll wanna but a lil clip on fan to displace the heat away from the tank.



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[Mrfresh]

Well 4 t5s on a 40 is a little strong.
I think you should try and hang the lights higher above the tank then just with the light legs.

Just my 2 cents

 

[_Alex_]

I ran 4 t5s over a 40 no problem and grew Sps, Lps, zoas Pali's and a clam.


-Alex-

 

[Mrfresh]

I don't think there's an issue I just think it might be good to run it a little higher.

I've put my zoas under a cave and the look so much better under less lighting... Just a thought

 

[kriv4o]

^Same here. I have a 4 bulb T5 HO fixture above my 40b for about 16 months now. No problems at all.

 

[_Alex_]

Bulb choice makes a big difference as well. I ran a blue plus, purple plus, aqua blue special, and blue plus all from ATI.

Was in a nova slr fixtures sitting on he tank with the legs
-Alex-

 

[Mattyice008]

the petco I work at sold all our 40 breeders in 4 or 5 days when sale started lol. I think we had like 12

 

[kriv4o]

I run ATI bulbs as well: Aqua blue special, purple plus and 2 blue plus.

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[NanaReefer]

Well 4 t5s on a 40 is a little strong.
I think you should try and hang the lights higher above the tank then just with the light legs.

Just my 2 cents

No it's not!


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