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Hey guys,

Looking to get started in the saltwater hobby. I've been keeping freshwater and planted tanks for 15 years. Since I'm coming from planted tanks naturally I want to have corals in my future tank. Currently looking selling my high tech planted set up for he funds to set up a reef. Likely a 55-75 galling tank. I've been pointed towards T5HO fixtures as the most cost effective lights and I'll be doing a sump. Look forward to learning more as I go.
 
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DKaiser1189 said:
Hey guys,

Looking to get started in the saltwater hobby. I've been keeping freshwater and planted tanks for 15 years. Since I'm coming from planted tanks naturally I want to have corals in my future tank. Currently looking selling my high tech planted set up for he funds to set up a reef. Likely a 55-75 galling tank. I've been pointed towards T5HO fixtures as the most cost effective lights and I'll be doing a sump. Look forward to learning more as I go.
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Welcome!
I have a Red Sea Max E-170 and it’s the perfect starter tank! Check it out. Has everything you need included (even though I’ve added quite a bit to the initial setup!)
 
As soon as I unload my high tech planted set up I'm going to use the funds to start accumulating salt stuff. Anyone want a 46 Bowfront high tech planted setup lol
 
What everyone's opinion on the best entry level t5 fixture. Would a 4 bulb sun system tek light do a 48" tank?
 
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DKaiser1189 said:
What everyone's opinion on the best entry level t5 fixture. Would a 4 bulb sun system tek light do a 48" tank?
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There are many things to take into consideration when selecting a light, however I don't know that skill level is one of them.

I consider the tank dimensions when selecting a light. The spread of the light you choose should cover the area of the tank bottom. And it should do so with enough power to penetrate the water column, providing enough light to support coral growth at the bottom.

I shoot for 8-10,000 lumens at the furthest point from the light, minimum. Many people think in terms of PAR when it comes to lighting. And while I think PAR is a better value to go by when evaluating lighting, I don't own a PAR meter.

Can you provide the dimensions of your tank?
 
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There are many things to take into consideration when selecting a light, however I don't know that skill level is one of them.

I consider the tank dimensions when selecting a light. The spread of the light you choose should cover the area of the tank bottom. And it should do so with enough power to penetrate the water column, providing enough light to support coral growth at the bottom.

I shoot for 8-10,000 lumens at the furthest point from the light, minimum. Many people think in terms of PAR when it comes to lighting. And while I think PAR is a better value to go by when evaluating lighting, I don't own a PAR meter.

Can you provide the dimensions of your tank?
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Likely a 55 or 75 so 21" height.
 
Hello and welcome to R2R :) it's a pleasure to have you here with us ;) remember patience patience and more patience will pay off of this Hobby also don't ever be shy or help there's a lot I'm really kind people in this community that are always willing to help. I look forward to seeing your build thread ;)
 
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I have a guy offering to sell me a 90 gallon with circulation pumps, sump, skimmer and a 4 ft aquatic life fixture. It needs a new pump for the skimmer and a new return pump as well as new T5s. $250. Does that seem like a decent deal? Live rock too
 
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