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    Power Compact how many K?

    I am in the process of putting together a 40 gallon tank 36"x16"x15". I am going to use (2) 96 Watt PC bulbs, but am not sure what "size" to use for the lighting. They are listed from 5000K, 6700K, 8800K, and 10,000K. I want to do soft corals with a handful of fish. What do you recommend? I...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    OK have a question regarding the DIY lighting. I think it will be very easy wiring up, but does the ballast come with the "sockets" for the bulbs? I am assuming I would want the square pin sockets for the 96 watt bulbs. I can't seem to find the sockets on the webpages provided...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    I have an idea on how I want to set up my sump, when I finish cadding it up, I’ll make a pdf and post it for suggestions and criticisms J Phil actually will no longer will be getting in the Euro-reef skimmers unless there is an order for 4+ skimmers. He is selling me a used skimmer that...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    Ok - I think I have most of my main items figured out. I decided to go with a regular 20g fish tank for a sump and will add acrylic baffles. Any recomendations on where to find the proper fish friendly "silicone" to hold baffles in place? I am also going to get either the Euroreef S5-3...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    Here is one pricelist I have found so far. Trying to find more. http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h153oceanic_sumps.htm
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    OK - these are the sumps i found and looked like they have potential. Not sure about their price yet, but what are your opinions? Is it overkill? Any other local shops you can recommend Katchupoy? Thanks so much for all the input! http://www.oceanicsystems.com/products_aq_rrsumps.html
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    Any recomendations on a sump. I have seen various setups using an old 20 gallon tank for a sump, to pre-manufactured specialty sumps. Which route should I go? I am trying to find the link to the pre-manufactured sumps. Will edit with link when I find it. Thanks
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    OK, I have decided to return the canister filter and go with this Euroreef 5-3 for less than $250.00 http://mycoralbeauty.homestead.com/ They are local, I definately prefer to help a local shop out. Plus I think I work within a couple miles of them. I am going to go no substrate for the...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    Looked at the Euroreef skimmers and the smallest one I could find is for tanks up to 75 gallons and runs $250. 75 gallons is nearly twice my tank size, is there a smaller Euroreef skimmer closer to my tank size. I have read that oversizing isn't bad, but if a smaller skimmer can do the work...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    OK, Yes I have a brand new 40 Gal Acrylic Tank (Xmas present) 36"x15"x16" +/- I have been reading Salt Water Aquariums For Dummies and getting the basics there, but the book does not go into alot of detail on reef setups. I plan on taking the process slow and doing it right the 1st time. I...
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    New 40 Gal Tank - Want to try reef tank....

    OK, I have had FW systems in the past and really like salt water tanks. I am planning on going fish only for the first few months but would like to eventually ease into a reef rank. I have been browsing through the forums trying to get an idea on what types of filter system and other items I...
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