RyanS

No problem. Good luck with your search!

What are you looking for? I have a Dual 250W Galaxy that you might be interested in. Let me know.

Are these still available?

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Yes, there are "retrofit" kits that you can buy. The kits generally come with everything you need. Just screw the reflectors and bulb bases into the top of your hood.

However, for a first tank it may be better to just get an all-in-one light fixture. Orbit, Sunpod, and similar brands come to mind. They are a bit more expensive unfortunately.

I might have misunderstood you, but did you say you wanted to use 2x250w Halides (10k, daylight, "white" light) and 2x250w Halide (20k, actinic)? That would be pretty overkill on a 55g tank. I would recommend 2x150w HQI 10K bulbs with 2x36" t5 actinics for the color suplementation. Under this lighting you should be able to keep any coral you want, anemones, or clams.

Hope this helps!

I'll take a 50lb bag. Might also be able to talk my buddy into it as well. I'll let you know.

Ryan

Pretty sure the one in that picture is not an actual electronic drum set... Looks more like a Rockband controller or Guitar Hero drum set.

TV room + reef tank = never have to leave the basement?

Looks very much like snail eggs. What type(s) of snails do you have in your tank?

Ryan