Hi all,
I have just started my SW tank and would eventually like to build it into a reef tank. I plan on doing this slowly, and as money allows, starting with some live rock and a couple fish and shrimp and working my way up to the corals as experience allows. I am sure this question has been asked a million times but I would like to know what kind of lighting I should look at getting. I want to be able to support a 55 gal. beginner reef tank but I don't have a lot of money (new baby and all). I have done a lot of internet research on this topic but with my limited experience it is all greek to me. I understand the basic principles but would like some more specific info as far as brands and models people prefer. I am thinking a 36" or 48" would work well. Thanks for your help.
p.s. If someone has some lighting they are trying to get rid of for a reasonable price please email me at airbrnebkr@aol.com. I also have another wet/dry biofilter and some pumps for trade value if interested.
Thanks again for the help,
Doug
I have just started my SW tank and would eventually like to build it into a reef tank. I plan on doing this slowly, and as money allows, starting with some live rock and a couple fish and shrimp and working my way up to the corals as experience allows. I am sure this question has been asked a million times but I would like to know what kind of lighting I should look at getting. I want to be able to support a 55 gal. beginner reef tank but I don't have a lot of money (new baby and all). I have done a lot of internet research on this topic but with my limited experience it is all greek to me. I understand the basic principles but would like some more specific info as far as brands and models people prefer. I am thinking a 36" or 48" would work well. Thanks for your help.
p.s. If someone has some lighting they are trying to get rid of for a reasonable price please email me at airbrnebkr@aol.com. I also have another wet/dry biofilter and some pumps for trade value if interested.
Thanks again for the help,
Doug