75 gal. stocking & equipment questions

Awesome on upping the size! Bigger the better

+1 if you can afford it. I just don't see the point in getting lights that you won't need or want for long, and likely won't get much back for if you try to sell them. There are a few things you don't want to skimp on; lights and skimmers are usually at the top of the list!

 

Yeah I don't think I'm gonna get those makes the price point ALOT higher could I get two 24" Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System w/Timer: LED Aquarium Light Fixtures

 

That still wouldn't be enough. Two of these would be cheaper:

reefbreeders

 

Ok then, one question, do they have to be raised above the tank?

 

Yeah, whether it's in a canopy or hung above the tank. They are SO much better than the Marineland LED's, though

Maybe you could build a little light hanger?

 

This is what I would go with and honestly, I'm torn between 2 of these or a 32 inch fixture for my 120 gallon. Good call, CAm!

 

Hmmm... what hood/canopy could I use for these bad boys?

 

Just found out the prices to either get 75 or 100

75:
$1,221.33

100:
$1,625.83

$404 more for the 100 $404 less for the 75 hmmm...

 

Have you checked craigslist for a tank yet? They are a lot cheaper, if you can find one.

 

You could do something like this:

http://www.evolutionledlight.com/aquariumlighting/lights_hanging.jpg

You would just need a metal pipe bender thing (not sure what the exact name is) that you can return after you're done with it as well as the pipe.