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06-24-2009, 11:48 PM
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Little Fishy
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Looks to be the Outer Orbit. The NEP goes from 48" to 72". No 5 footer. I guess the T5/Halide combo will be my choice...
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120Gal/55gal sump. Mag18 return. Outer Orbit 2X150MH/T5. Mixed reef in progress.  !
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06-25-2009, 08:57 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
Posts: 1,301
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Good choice.  You could get away with the 150's too. Kinda weird I was just checking that out it looks like they're no longer offering a 48" with 2x250's....? Guess I got mine at the right time!
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262
45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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06-25-2009, 09:09 AM
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: chippewa falls, wi
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i knew the "STICK FARM" would get a few of ya!!! LOL........but thats just me....some of them are ok.....but i like motion and color as well.....
ya i guess you gota go with whats available.....wouldnt be cheaper to do a retro kit? i mean why have a mh setup if ya dont need one....i know always better to have more than you need than not enuff.......just rying to help you NOT make up your mind!!!! LOL
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06-25-2009, 11:01 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 254
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D.J.
i knew the "STICK FARM" would get a few of ya!!! LOL........but thats just me....some of them are ok.....but i like motion and color as well.....
ya i guess you gota go with whats available.....wouldn't be cheaper to do a retro kit? i mean why have a mh setup if ya dont need one....i know always better to have more than you need than not enuff.......just rying to help you NOT make up your mind!!!! LOL
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Your a lot of help, LOL!! I think the 150's will be plenty, and still have a choice in what I can put in the tank now. My issue with the retro is the fact that the tank takes up the entire wall. I think the retro would be overkill for where it is. I do like the shimmer from the halide too. I will be ordering from "currentusa" at Ebay. They sell tons of lights, have a 100% feedback rating and have the best prices. 60" Outer Orbit starts at $319. If they don't have it listed when I'm ready to order, I'm going to ask them to make a sale just for me. (I've done this with other sellers and as a seller have done this too.) Unless OTP Matt can get close with the price... 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...%3DI%26otn%3D1
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06-25-2009, 01:42 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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It would appear you're ordering right from the manufacture....my only concern is did you notice you're buying refurbished items?
"We only refurbish units that appear to be less than 1 year old. Class B units are typically returned for a problem, such as a bad ballast, bad fan, etc. (within warranty) that we repair. All components are tested thoroughly like the Class A units and the unit receives new lamps. There may be some scratches and small dents with both classes, but they will not affect the operation of the unit or make the unit look unappealing."
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262
45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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06-25-2009, 06:44 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Yay! Another Outer Orbit person.  I was drooling over this fixture when I saw it go up for sale on another board, only 3 months old. LOVE IT!!!
Yep, I did reefs for YEARS before finally admitting that I like some fuzzy sticks, too. I only have softies right now, but now that I have halides (the shimmer kicks butt!) I'm sure the sticks will start arriving soon. LOL
Congrats on the upgrade. I've always liked those tank dimensions. Enjoy!
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06-25-2009, 07:47 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 254
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Less than 3 hours for the light auction. My bid is in!!
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06-25-2009, 08:43 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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You go!
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06-25-2009, 08:56 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 2,229
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Originally Posted by firsthesitation
The only reason I went with the Outer Orbit 2x250 4x54 T5 was because I'm running a "stick farm". You shouldnt really NEED MH lighting unless your intentions are to have primarily SPS corals. There are a lot of guys out there that run a nicely mix reef with T5 lighting too though so I'm sure you'd be ok with that. Either a 4 bulb with individual reflectors or a 6 bulb with a shared reflector.
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My tank is definately a "stick farm" but, if you have them high enough in the tank you can grow them under T-5 lighting just as well as you can under MH (sometimes better un T-5 which is what I'm starting to find from growing stuff in my 70 which is a 6 x 39watt fixture)
my $0.02
Jas
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125 AGA w/ 75 AGA sump, Dolphin 3600 SP pump, MRC-3 Skimmer w/ Blueline #70 Pump, 1/5 HP Cyclone Chiller w/ temp controller, as well as a 70 gallon tank that is linked into the system to use as a frag growout*
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06-25-2009, 10:53 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 254
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The Outer Orbit be mine!! Got it for the beginning list price of $319. Shipping sux but for a $850.00 light, I won't complain. ($69.99).
Does Home Depot still carry the play sand in bags? I am moving all I have from the 26 for seeding but want to skip some of the cost of live sand.
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06-25-2009, 11:09 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Winona
Posts: 303
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Matt at OTP has some dry sand (southdown I think) for sale.
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06-25-2009, 11:28 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Dalzell, SC
Posts: 465
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Yup, he had a bunch of it in there last time I was there. Sweet deal on the light
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06-26-2009, 10:39 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 2,229
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I figure that he would have some dry sand left... If I remember correctly he bought all of Scott's extra sand that he got with that 180 gallon tank that he bought earlier this year.
As far as HD having sand that is reef safe I do not believe what they carry is... I believe it has silicates in it. Could be wrong though as it would not be the first time.
Jason
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125 AGA w/ 75 AGA sump, Dolphin 3600 SP pump, MRC-3 Skimmer w/ Blueline #70 Pump, 1/5 HP Cyclone Chiller w/ temp controller, as well as a 70 gallon tank that is linked into the system to use as a frag growout*
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06-29-2009, 09:45 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
Posts: 254
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Picked up the 120gal today. It is now sanded and mostly painted. Decided to go with semi gloss black. The tank was Oak finish but is now black too. Tomorrow is light sanding and another coat...
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06-29-2009, 11:08 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Awesome Kristi (sp), can't wait to follow your build. It was good to meet you up at Fosters. Sorry you couldn't stay longer, but it probably helped your pocketbook that you didn't stick around. I know mine is MUCH lighter now!
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