I have a 46 gal euro bowface tank with some fish, hermit crabs and soft corals. The corals are leathers and Green Star Polyps. I am currently using a 36" Nova Extreme Pro 6×39w T-5 Fixture. I have 3 actinic bulbs and 3 daylight bulbs that came with the fixture. I am going to replace the bulbs...

I have the old Current 48" Orbit Extreme which runs 2 Power compact florsecent 130 watt dual Actinis 420nm /460 lamps 2 Power compact florsecent 130 watt dual day light 6,700K /10,000K lamps Does anyone know how much light this fixture puts out? What does it compare to with respect to T5 I have...

I was wandering since certain corals require different amounts of light. Intensity and water currents could I put the corals that need less at the bottom and vise versa for the others? Any info on this subject would help Thanks questions about coral

I have 44 gallon corner tank, i need to get lights for it, but im having a hard time figuring out which lights to get because there really isnt any way to mount lights on this tank since it is 5 sided and none of the sides are parallel. anyone have a tank like this, any ideas of how to mount lights...

Hi, I’m wondering which of these lights would be better for a 10 gallon. I’m just looking to keep more basic corals…nothing too fancy. #1 http://www.marineandreef.com/Product…campaign=TRTCS would a 24" fit ok on a standard 10 gallon, would the overhang be a problem? #2...

:confused: Installing new bulbs in my Sunpod … The instructions say to install the DE MH bulb with the "glass tab protrusion" up … BUT… is UP … pointed down into the tank or is UP … pointed up toward the fixture reflector/ceiling ??? Thanks. Phoenix Hexarc...

I’m planning to replace the two MH lights I have with T5 lights to save on electricity & heat. So I want to get a 4 bulb retro T5 kit and attach to the inside of my canopy. But I’m uncertain if I should get 48" or 36" lights. My tank is ~110g (48w, 24h, 21d) . One reason I’m...

My electric bills are killing me, I’m at ~300% of baseline. My power company jacks the rates up x2.5 for use over 200% of baseline and x3 for use over 300%. So I need to get my use down to under 200%. I recently got a watt meter and I’ve been measuring everything in my house to figure out...

I have a quick question. I know most people say to go around 3-4w per gallon of water, but it seems that some people have good success with less. I’m looking to buy an 80w T5 for my 46 gallon. I’m just planning on having Kenyas and Polyps and other easy corals in the tank. Would this...

Is there any reason other than looks a person would not want to run just actinic bulbs? Just actinics?