power compact lighting

I currently have a 40 gallon FOWLR tank with a Coralife power compact 50/50 96w Actinic 03/10000K (50/50) compact fluorescent lamp. i would like to start setting my tank up for reef so that i can make a easy transition when I'm ready. i would like a stay under $150 possibly a small LED any...

so i was wondering what would be a good photoperiod for my 40 gallon breeder? im still experimenting with this while i dont have corals but i want to get it on a good steady basis before i add anything else to the tank. i have done one adjustment due to an algae outbreak. i left the lights off...

i got about 70 pds of fiji LR i need gone asap along with a reef octopus protein skimmer and much much more! powerheads,tanks,pc lights, 60pds of LS anything you need i got it! also a rose bubble tip anemone,2 ocerllaris clowns, 20-30 pollyp colony of green and oranges zoa's let me know !! all...

Does anyone know anything about power compacts and the way they work? i currently have a coralife 4 bulb pc hood. great hood. quiet...and i am looking to upgrade the bulbs to current dual daylight and dual actinics....however, those bulbs only come in a 22" bulb. the ones in the hood now are...

Hey all, new to the hobby. Tank has been set up for about 7 months now, i am currently running a coralife dual linear power compact hood. 4 bulbs. 2 10k and 2 actinic. To much disappointment i am desperate to change the bulbs for colour and appearance. The tank looks too yellow. I've been...