Reef Central August TOTM

[Ryan S]

http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/126-tank-of-the-month

[smallreef]

WOW!!!

[Ryan S]

It's lit exclusively by 16 54w T5's:

 

[BowieReefer84]

LOL 16 T5's....

[Jim]

16 T5's seem reasonable on a tank that is ~3.5 feet front to back. Can't argue with the results for sure.

[Ryan S]

Bulb cost is what pops out to me. $22*16=$352/year in bulb costs. I guess if he can afford a tank that big, he can afford the bulbs.

[trockafella]

Bulb cost is what pops out to me. $22*16=$352/year in bulb costs. I guess if he can afford a tank that big, he can afford the bulbs.

 

 

Exactly... He could also sell frags a few times a year to cover some costs.

[Ryan S]

Exactly... He could also sell frags a few times a year to cover some costs.

 

His tank makes me want T5s again

[nbgen12]

Grass always seems greener on the other side lol. The shimmer adds a nice touch....id gladly take your radions lol

 

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[trockafella]

His tank makes me want T5s again

 

 

HaHa

[zygote2k]

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Edited August 7, 2012 by zygote2k

[Coral Hind]

Reading his issues with sand beds reminds me of why I prefer a bare bottom. I like the reef structure he made! I'll be doing that on the next tank.

[Ryan S]

Reading his issues with sand beds reminds me of why I prefer a bare bottom. I like the reef structure he made! I'll be doing that on the next tank.

 

samoa pink sand is the same that i have in my tank. wonderful.

[Coral Hind]

It wasn't wonderful for him. His first and second tanks had to be torn down because of sand bed issues. He went with a solid faux bottom on this tank.