fattytwobyfour
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Hello. I am new to this forum and hobby. I have been researching saltwater tanks for the past few months. Recently, a friend was looking to get out of the hobby, and sold me everything saltwater related that they owned for $175. I got a really good deal. I got a 33 gallon tank with all the pumps and equipment. They also threw in a reverse osmosis system and a T5 lighting unit. They really helped me out, and I am trying to get everything setup so that I can get this going.
Here is my tank:
(I am going to change the background to black, and fill the substrate up a couple more inches, just waiting
on Fedex to deliver the package : )
Here is the lighting setup:
The entire unit is a little over 35 inches. Like 35 and a 1/4. And the light bulbs are 34" (including the black cap around the ends of them)
There is a sticker on the side and here is the information:
SolarMaxHE (High efficiency Double T5 Lighting System)
Input Power: 120v-60HZ
Output Power: 42W (21WX2)
Lamp Type: T5, g1421W
Model: SE-42236
The two bulbs that need replacing say: Deep Blue (21W- Actinic-03) & Deep Blue (21w-Daylight 10KK)
So basically, my question is, what do I need to get to replace these two bulbs. And does anybody have any recommendations as to where the best place to purchase these online would be?
Also, I am wondering what I could stock my tank with using these lights and a 33 gallon tank. I know that the larger the tank, the better. If I am successful, I will probably upgrade to a larger tank setup. My plan is to start with 2 clown fish, and some type of dwarf angelfish. Once I have made sure that I can maintain a high quality water, I want to get a bubble anemone. (Would this lighting be appropriate). I also have a powerhead on the side of the tank, and I am thinking about purchasing one for the other side to help increase water current. And would this light be appropriate for some simple corals and macroalgae, such as the redgrape and green star polyps.
Sorry for the 100 questions. The main thing is helping me replace the lights. Thank you for any help that you can give me!!!! I have tried Google, and can't find anything. I think talking with people who have experience is the best route a lot of times!
Here is my tank:
(I am going to change the background to black, and fill the substrate up a couple more inches, just waiting
on Fedex to deliver the package : )
Here is the lighting setup:
The entire unit is a little over 35 inches. Like 35 and a 1/4. And the light bulbs are 34" (including the black cap around the ends of them)
There is a sticker on the side and here is the information:
SolarMaxHE (High efficiency Double T5 Lighting System)
Input Power: 120v-60HZ
Output Power: 42W (21WX2)
Lamp Type: T5, g1421W
Model: SE-42236
The two bulbs that need replacing say: Deep Blue (21W- Actinic-03) & Deep Blue (21w-Daylight 10KK)
So basically, my question is, what do I need to get to replace these two bulbs. And does anybody have any recommendations as to where the best place to purchase these online would be?
Also, I am wondering what I could stock my tank with using these lights and a 33 gallon tank. I know that the larger the tank, the better. If I am successful, I will probably upgrade to a larger tank setup. My plan is to start with 2 clown fish, and some type of dwarf angelfish. Once I have made sure that I can maintain a high quality water, I want to get a bubble anemone. (Would this lighting be appropriate). I also have a powerhead on the side of the tank, and I am thinking about purchasing one for the other side to help increase water current. And would this light be appropriate for some simple corals and macroalgae, such as the redgrape and green star polyps.
Sorry for the 100 questions. The main thing is helping me replace the lights. Thank you for any help that you can give me!!!! I have tried Google, and can't find anything. I think talking with people who have experience is the best route a lot of times!