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  1. feer3

    feer3 Plankton

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    I'm starting up my 55g and I want to keep some soft corals.. I'm wondering what lighting I should get to save money. I'm guessing it would be T5 but what Brand is the best value?
     
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  2. Jay Reef

    Jay Reef Feather Duster

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  3. feer3

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    Those look awesome thanks
     
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  4. feer3

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    not sure how they go on the tank though
     
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  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    you have to some structure above the tank to screw them into most people build a canopy, some just put a few 2x4's above theres.
     
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  6. feer3

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    If your tank is 48", do u always need a 48" light fixture?
     
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  7. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    This fixture is considered a good entry level T5 fixture. It is what I used on my 55 and now my 120. It is not one of the high-end ones with the high-end price tags, but its is a solid fixture. I would recommend it.
     
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  8. feer3

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    I made a mistake in the post, I meant to say soft corals not sps. Haha big difference. Sorry guys
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    FS Aquatics also has this same fixture(or a very similar one) for $50 less.
    https://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16770
    The 48" 4x54w(216 total) slr T5HO


    Not trying to bash Aquacave though...their prices are just kinda high some times.
     
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  10. 2in10

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    4X54W will be more than enough for softies and will allow you to add LPS and SPS in the future.
     
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