WTB: lights, pump, skimmer, sand, LR

[Deserter23]

Just bought a 55g (48" footprint) drilled tank and need to pick up some hardware in order of importance:

1. lights (will take recommendations, not looking to grow SPS)
2. return pump
3: skimmer

Can't wait to get this tank up and running!

 

[Elite]

T5 are nice.. Set of 6 lights and you are ready to go ..

 

[Qwiv]

If your not keeping SPS, I have a used power compact light for a 55 gal.
I think it is this one
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53106
I just replaced (2) of the bulbs at the LFS. (The LFS charged me $120 for just (2) bulbs, grr.)
The other (2) bulbs are only a few months old. There are (2) 10k, (1) 50/50 and (1) actinic. Sorry they don't match but the LFS is only capable of overcharging for the light bulb, not putting the correct one in my bag.
Does $80 sound ok? Less then the darn bulbs .

 

[Deserter23]

Does anyone have any experience with Current USA PowerCompact Orbit fixtures and lights? I am looking at the PC light fixture (260W total) with 4 lunar lights

http://www.globeaqua.com/orbit_lighting.html

OR....

Hamilton 48" 2x175 watts with 2x55 watt PC retrofit

So far those are my two offers. Would love T5s but not sure that it's in the budget

 

[Deserter23]

Does anyone have any experience with Current USA PowerCompact Orbit fixtures and lights? I am looking at the PC light fixture (260W total) with 4 lunar lights

http://www.globeaqua.com/orbit_lighting.html

OR....

Hamilton 48" 2x175 watts with 2x55 watt PC retrofit

Any recommendations on which is better?

So far those are my two offers.

 

[TikiDan]

I have a 36" Power compact setup with 2 96 watt bulbs, 1 - 10,000k and 1 - actinic I need to get rid of, Asking $100

 

[Deserter23]

Bought this last night on CL for $180

Odyssea 48 inch Metal Halide and PC combo with moon lights

Thanks you for all your offers.

 

[Psionicdragon]

I rather get Lumenarcs over others anytime.

You might want to do a search on that product. Best of luck!

 

[Qwiv]

FYI, those odyssea lights have a reputation of burning out and catching on fire.

 

[bookfish]

I second Lumenarcs, buying those reflectors was probably the best thing I ever did for my corals.