saltwater newbie attempting a 55 gallon reef

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BTB0923;3333568; said:
I didn't really pay anything for it, I got it in a trade. My friend runs a business where he buillds and maintains reef tanks for companies and businesses in this area. I gave him an old six foot fixture I had and he ordered it for me. He threw in some moon lights and a bunch of live rock too.



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Damn thats what i call a deal...thanks anyway
 
I went back and picked up my light fixture today and so far I am very happy with it. It is SUPER BRIGHT. I like that the actinic and 10000k bulbs have seperate switches and cords so that I have the option of changing the light spectrum throughout the day. I just need to get a surge protector with built in timers. Any suggestions on the best lighting schedule I should use?

I also got two moonlights with it. One is white and one is blue, which I don't think I like. I would rather have two of the same color, preferably white as I think it looks more natural, but I'm going to give it a little time to see if it grows on me.

The guy that ordered this fixture for me told me its probably not a good idea to leave it on for more than 1-2 hours a day at first since I don't really have any corals in there yet....is this true? Why?

Is there anything else I need to do to help my tank make this transition?

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IM in the same boat. I have a little bit bigger tank a 60 gallon. Its an older tank, but ingreat shape. I to am wanting to start a salt water tank. I have the tanked cleaned and ready to go. New filters with newbio wheels, skimmer is on the way, and I have 2 800 series power heads for my undergravel filters. For "bedding" I have coral,that i have hadfor sometime, had to soak it for about 4 days to get it loose and im actually letting it soak now. I would REALLY love to have a reef tank, with that classic reef look. Can anyone tell me where the best place to get love rock is? Or is there alternatives like faux live rock. i want to spend money, but I dont have hundreds to sink into a tank. Freshwater is cheap to start, but SW looks much more rewarding. Any pictures of members tanks, and lighting and where you bought your rock would be much appreciated. Thanks

Frank
 
Your light came with the tubes? :( I had to buy the 400 dollar fixture plus 6 bulbs at 25 bucks a peice :(
 
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