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40 breeder build

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by oddhobbies101, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Apr 7, 2013 #1
    oddhobbies101 Pella

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    I'm in the process of getting all my equipment for this setup. Just needing a little advise because im kinda new to this hobby and don't want to screw it up from the get go.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2013 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    What are you looking for advice on? Anything specific you are looking for right now.
    You've already taken the first step and joined the boards. That's great right there. The best advice I can give you right now is research, research, research, and take things slow. It may be exciting setting up a reef tank and wanting to get it going, but the slower and more cautious you are in both your build, and stocking of the tank the better luck you will probably have with being successful.
    Nothing good happens fast in a reef tank. Patience is virtue.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2013 #3
    oddhobbies101 Pella

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    Ok well for the lighting I was thinking the maxspect razor 160w model
    And I'm wanting to know if it would ok on the 40
     
  4. Apr 10, 2013 #4
    Pete H.

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    This photo of par readings from one would make me believe it would work fine.


    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2012Q3/RazorSampleParReadings.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?p%3D5314705&h=612&w=792&sz=142&tbnid=dPCkiEGwq5s7UM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=118&zoom=1&usg=__Cs-LK7bci47zci3FmkGQi9uI138=&docid=DBQt1K4uJKKqTM&sa=X&ei=TcNlUZr7O6fF2wXskYGwBQ&ved=0CDsQ9QEwAg&dur=3136
     
  5. Apr 10, 2013 #5
    skurious

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    The Razor will be plenty of light for your 40 Breeder. It should produce good color too with its use of Violet and Warm white in addition to the usual cool white, blue, and royal blue LEDs. ( thats for the 16,000K version)
     
  6. Apr 20, 2013 #6
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    Im getting closer to having everything to get going. Any thoughts on media. I know im going to run a fuge so i dont want to get to crazy on putting things in the sump maybe a brs reactor. let me know what you guys think
     

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