lighting a 55 gal

So ive finally got a AquaC Remora HOB protein skinmmer w/ maxi jet 1200 pump and 2 Hydor Koralia 2′s for my 55gal and have been lookin at lighting and read soo many different opinions on this, are T5 HO bulbs enuff for my tank ? it is the standard depth of 18inches...

t5 options?

Stuck with three different style t5 48" not sure which one to go with so if you guys can give me a hand. Thanks. 1 WavePoint 48" High Output T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 4X54W 2Current USA Nova Extreme T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 4X54 Watt, 48 inch (NEW STYLE) 3 I know but just giving it a...

what lighting for 90 gallon tank

I was hoping to get some input from you guys on what lighting i should get for my 90 gallon tank that wont cost me an arm and a leg. No more than $500. i want to have clams and other corals. what lighting for 90 gallon...

454nm vho?

I am getting close to needing new actinics. I have been running super actinics but wanted some opinions on the 454nm bulbs by UVL. I don’t like my colors that much and didn’t know if the added blue would help. I have 2x250w XM 15k mh. I need 2x110w VHO. I am getting good growth just want better...

Shield for T5?

After many many hours of research I have decided to get a 60" Tek 8 bulb t5. I plan on hanging it 4" above tank. Should I get the acrylic shield, or will it reduce light too much for my sps? Shield for...

Best Combination of T5 Bulbs

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 6x39w T-5 Fixture. I have 3 actinic bulbs and 3 daylight bulbs that came with the fixture. I am going to replace the bulbs and would...