This is what I currently have:
Tank is only 16inch tall, so that lowers my requirements.
I have
3 X 40 watt 6500K t12 bulbs 4 feet long as tank.
1 X 40 watt Actinic bulb also as long as tank.
Is this ok for a reef tank only 16 inch tall?
Do I really need to upgrade? I do not plan on SPS coral...
Originally Posted by supersaltwater
I have Whisper Filters the walmart ones that hang on the side and spit water forward. I'm going to customize it so it has an Algae Scrubber with 23 watt cfl 2700k. I'll post pics too.
ok so I did the plan I said. I'll post the results.
This is what I currently have:
Tank is only 16inch tall, so that lowers my requirements.
I have
3 X 40 watt 6500K t12 bulbs 4 feet long as tank.
1 X 40 watt Actinic bulb also as long as tank.
Is this ok for a reef tank only 16 inch tall?
Do I really need to upgrade? I do not plan on SPS coral...
I'm guessing Aquatraders is crap, I think I want t5.
how about these?
18 inch wide, 4 x 54W T5HO Linear Fluorescent, Lamps and Cord Kits sold separately.48 long
$74.50 for the 4X54watt t5HO without the lamps and cords, good deal?
Originally Posted by s0s0sleepy
I have the same tank you have and i started just at about the same way you are starting. The first pic is what it look liked with the lights that it came with, and the rest are with Metal Halides. I highly recommend going with MH. They are really great and the...
Originally Posted by Mr.clownfish
about your fish... 10 is ok to have but no tangs especially in that small tank. so i would get rid of the blue hippo tang and any other tang. the only tang i recommend is the kole tang but u need to reduce your fish by half in order to have one.
I'm 10 gallons...