30 gallon build

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    honestly 120W is ALOT of power. I'm not sure if it would do good or bad. Kevin has one of these on his 265G tank. with DIY its ALOT more controllable. plus you can choose much cooler colors.
     
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  2. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    I think I'm going to stick with the premade one. There is a 7 day return policy for it and a 2 year warranty for it breaking. If it looks disgusting I'll return it. It's dimmable so the 120w won't be a problem.
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    true!
     
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  4. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    If you are still going to keep your order, member 2in10 could help you out with choosing the right bulb combo.
     
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  5. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    I've decided to go with the led fixture and cancel my order. Im going to have to buy led at some point anyway so why not save up now and not waste 100$
     
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    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    That sounds like a wise decision.
     
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  7. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Wise choice my friend.:D
     
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  8. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Alright, then that's the plan, at the end of the month, I'll buy the fixture.
     
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  9. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    What were you going with again for the LED fixture?
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Its a Taotronics 120w led fixture. They are 3w LEDs but only run at 2w. Half white half blue. 24" comes with hanging kit.
     
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