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My MH fixture has PCs for actinic supplement if needed. Planning to keep mostly LPS, SPS and Zoanthids. 1. Which brand DE 250W MH bulbs are the brightest based on specific temperature bulbs? ex. XM 10K vs Hamilton 10K or Phoenix 14K vs Iwasaki 14K 2. How many Hydor Koralia's and what numbers...

Thanks Chief. I emailed the company and I'm still waiting for a response. I was also thinking of making my own splash guard and legs if the fixture can be used in a high humidity location near saltwater evaporation.

I know Aquactinics makes good fixtures but I'm on a small budget. I was thinking of getting the fixture from pro lighting, then replacing the stock reflectors with icecap reflectors like Chief advised, change the bulbs and add some fans. The total cost would be a lot cheaper than going with an...

Any more opinions or ideas on what corals I could keep?

I came across these lights http://prolighting.com/4lat5flhibay.html and I was wondering if there's anything wrong with them besides needing fans and having to replace the bulbs? I was also wondering what type of corals I would be able to keep with this fixture? BTW, my tank is 22" high.

I got a 45 ppm reading on my tap water and a 30 ppm on my standard filtered water. Is 45 ppm ok for tap water or is my TDS meter reading it wrong? I also wanted to know that if my tap water really is 45 ppm, should I go with RO/DI or just DI since it isn't too high? BTW, what is everyone's...

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Which hermit crab is least likely to eat snails? If all hermit crabs eat snails, which hermit crab is least aggressive?

What type of bulbs or combination of bulbs do people use to make the light have a purplish color?