How much lighting do I need for my 55-gallon saltwater tank?

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It really depend on your tank's length. I recommend AquaLife saltwater T5HO. I got my freshwater version...

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Power Compact fluorescents or a Metal Halides will probably be just fine. You can spend as much as ...

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Requirements for T-5 Lighting in saltwater tank?

I have a 20 gallon saltwater tank that I want to have the T-5 lighting for. I have the standard canopy and light fixture you generally get when first buying a 20 gallon tank. I was just wondering, can I go buy the T-5 bulb and put it in my standard hood...

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If your talking about a T-8 as the "standard" canopy then no. T-5 bulbs have a miniature bi...

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Need help with which size tank for saltwater!?

Alright so I have been messing around with freshwater for a while now and I think I'm ready for a saltwater tank. Here are my options: I have got a friend who will sell me a 45 gallon tank with filter,heater and standard lighting for 70$, or I can just...

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45 gallons would give you more options fish wise a 20 gallon does not . Look around for live rock and...

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35 gallon saltwater tank...NEED HELP!!!?

i know a saltwater tank should be 55 gal +...anyways here is my setup, i want to know if im missing anything? how many lbs of sand should i put in? -35 gallon octagon tank -salt -40 lbs live rock -hydrometer -tap water conditioner -2 power heads -reverse...

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saltwater tanks don't really have to be 55 gallons... there are people who have 12 gallon nano cubes...

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Starting a saltwater aquarium please help me.?

Hi, I'm looking into starting a aquarium with my dad. I want to have a salt water aquarium with live rock and fish and coral. I've never had a saltwater tank before only fresh water. I had very good success with my fresh water tanks. But I am looking...

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Buy the book "The New Marine Aquarium". It has everything you need and more.

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Need Help What to buy and setting up my New 125 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium?

I just bought a 125 gallon oceanic aquarium from a guy locally. With the purchase he gave me A LOT of stuff. I have never done saltwater and think that I am going to try it this time. I would like to do a Saltwater Reef Tank. With my purchase, he gave...

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Getting a good book is a great start jumping right into a reef tank is not.I would start with a fish...

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Freshwater to Saltwater? Please Read! Help!?

I am going to convert my freshwater tank (15 gallons) into a saltwater tank. I have read up on how to do so however I am still skeptical about how to go about it. I am new to saltwater, however I have had freshwater tanks for years. 1. I have a bio-wheel...

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You can't keep clowns in your tank, or as a beginner. They need to be in a mated pair. They need a ...

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Best bulb for a saltwater tank with anemone?

Hello. I currently have a 29 gallon Saltwater setup. As a light, I have a Power Glo High Intensity Aquarium Lamp 18000K, 20W (T-8) I wanted to know if this is the best lighting for my green bubble tip anemone? The anemone is doing great. In fact it seems...

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you will have to spend about 200$ on new high intensity lighting, the fixture you have is not acceptable...

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Can you give me your opinion on my saltwater tank/aquarium?

Hello! I have been planning my saltwater tank and would like your opinions on it. I have several points that I'd like to cover. Any information you can offer, I would be grateful for. If you could bear with me while I cover the specifications of my tank...

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I honestly do not know much about salt water, but I do want to tell you I am very impressed. It sounds...

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