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R33FLIF3

09/02/2016, 01:59 PM

im currently setting up a 75 gal 20 gal refugium 55lbs of reefsaver rock 60lbs of naturesocean live sand, im about to paint the back glass today and this weekend hopefully fill it up snd start cycling.

i have a t5 fixture 4 ballast and 8 bulbs is that to much light and what bulb combo should i run?

R33FLIF3

09/05/2016, 07:41 PM

jdantunes

09/07/2016, 10:39 AM

Depends on what type of corals you might house, but 8x T5 54w might be a too much light for a 75.You could start running four add a couple of reef brites on the empty spaces and then bump it up to six once your corals start building up large colonies.

As T5 combo goes it depends what's your taste in spectrum. Shot your question in the lightning forum. Or see what other successful hobbyist are using and just copy their combo pick.

Jboone82590

09/07/2016, 08:29 PM

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Can we do more KAZOO!!!
Awesome dude my 75 has been set up for a while and i know the feeling just take your time and i have no idea about the lights i have a fluval marine and a 2 bulb t5 that will have actinic plus and true actinic and if you want some coral let me know ill hook it up they wont be top of the line but they will be great starter coral for you and if not no big deal

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R33FLIF3

09/17/2016, 11:30 PM

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Can we do more KAZOO!!!

R33FLIF3

09/18/2016, 04:39 PM

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Can we do more KAZOO!!!

SFish

09/25/2016, 07:58 AM

Nice job on the canopy

R33FLIF3

09/26/2016, 09:09 PM

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reddtiger88

09/27/2016, 01:08 PM

Nice! I am just about to join you with a new 75 build. Although if I can find one, I might upgrade to a 90.

mountainraised

09/27/2016, 04:19 PM

Very tempted to start something like this if I can find the coveted 75g tank with Petco's special...

shelleyBoston

09/30/2016, 06:40 AM

I love this build...

mountainraised

09/30/2016, 11:11 AM

What kind of rock did you go with and how many pounds are cycling?

R33FLIF3

09/30/2016, 02:56 PM

60lbs of reef saver dry rock