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lastlight · #1 01-05-2011, 04:55 PM

Lance I think the only difference here worth mentioning is I won't need to come out of the closet everytime I'm done working in the sump. Just sayin' =)

I have been buying hqi ballasts when I see them. I now have:

1 x dual pfo hqi
1 x dual bluewave hqi
1 x single bluewave hqi

I picked up an old maristar 2x250w with bad t5 ballast. I intend to buy just a reg electronic ballast to run this over a frag tank (no T5) when and if I ever go down that road.

so the tank will have at least 4x250w. I may go with 5 and simply run the center one as my sunrise, sunset light. Perhaps avoid having to install (and replace) T5s. Not sure yet.

As for a skimmer I haven't really seriously looked into that yet. I'm not looking forward to it either!

Lance · #2 01-05-2011, 05:04 PM

Yeah, I hear 'ya. A skimmer for a tank that size is going to take a good size bite out of the old wallet.

Youngster Dan · #3 01-05-2011, 05:33 PM

Looks like it will be a gooder, I'm a little jealous!

Skimmerking · #4 01-05-2011, 05:44 PM

Brett addy boy wish you had the BK now don't ya. and you will need 400's wanna trade.

lastlight · #5 01-05-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King

Brett addy boy wish you had the BK now don't ya. and you will need 400's wanna trade.

Yes I def DO wish I still had that skimmer.

250s are way more than enough =) Nice try!