Starting Up my new 55 Gal.

[Michael Marino]

Hey guys I am planning on setting up my new 55 Gallon Tank this spring break and letting it cycle till about June. Basicly I want a reef tank but I dont know where to buy proper lighting ( PRICE IS NOT AN ISSUE). Also I have been reading alot with :read: finding the best filtaration but I am trying to avoid a Melev ( Building my own sump ect) Thanks for your time and can you please provide link if you think I should definatly know about it!

Mike Marino

 

[Germanman]

these guys have great customer service and good prices on dry goods. also try craigslist for used stuff.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/

 

[drobes]

reefgeek's got a good lighting selection and excellent prices. Here's a 4x54watt T5 fixture that would be great for a 55 gallon.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...T5_HO_Fixture_with_Bulbs___by_Sunlight_Supply

 

[snickle]

I would go with www.ahsupply.com. Great lighting options and very knowledgeable.

 

[Subliminal]

helolights.com is a good one, too. I think it's one 'l' in helo, but maybe 2

I bought mine used from a local section on reef central. Got a t5 Nova hood with 2x96 w 10k bulbs and 2x96 acintic(SP?) lights and 4 led moonlights with fan and ballast and it's so bright on my 55g that my wife makes me turn it off for dinnertime.

Anyway, Dr. Fosters and Smith has the hood for $250 and I got it for $100 with new bulbs. So, sweet deal there.

Also, Dr. Fosters has about the best selection of anything you can find. Also www.marinedepot.com and www.bigalsonline.com and www.thatpetplace.com too.

Lots of choices there!