90reefkepr
Member
it looks like you need to get a protein skimmer because you have a lot of waste on the top of your water
29 gal after 4 months....
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nickyblase
Member
I'm getting started on a reef tank as well, and here is what my (thankfully very knowledgable) LFS told me to start with:
Any Zoos
Star Polyps
Leather
Hammer Coral
Green Brain
Mushrooms
From what I understand, you can have pretty much whatever you want under MH's (as long as the wattage matches the size/depth of the tank), but things like Clams and Anemones I've been told to wait on for several months until the tank is well established. When you're looking, also make sure to look at what their water flow requirements as well as supplemental feeding - some corals need to be fed things other than just light.
I'd also advise posting something in either the reef or newbie section - I can't tell you how much good advice I've gotten from these people!!!
Once you've added things, upload some pics so we can see your progress & look at your already cool looking tank!
Any Zoos
Star Polyps
Leather
Hammer Coral
Green Brain
Mushrooms
From what I understand, you can have pretty much whatever you want under MH's (as long as the wattage matches the size/depth of the tank), but things like Clams and Anemones I've been told to wait on for several months until the tank is well established. When you're looking, also make sure to look at what their water flow requirements as well as supplemental feeding - some corals need to be fed things other than just light.
I'd also advise posting something in either the reef or newbie section - I can't tell you how much good advice I've gotten from these people!!!
Once you've added things, upload some pics so we can see your progress & look at your already cool looking tank!
hughes07
Member
ccrljmr, can you tell me where you got that light. and would that fit on my 38 gallon. the length is 36". my email is Mrphyrm3@aol.com
team2jnd
New Member
es, but what do I use as a cover? I'm afraid the watchman goby may jump. The instructions that came with the light also said to make sure the tank is covered. I know a lot of the light is being reflected- will this make a big difference when I add corals?
Go to home depot and buy eggcrate. It is perfect for a setup like yours because it lights light in gases out and keeps the fish from jumping. It is also very cheap.
Go to home depot and buy eggcrate. It is perfect for a setup like yours because it lights light in gases out and keeps the fish from jumping. It is also very cheap.