i want to change my fowlr to reef..
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cgrant
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I switched my 210 over from a fowlr to a reef.
Reefs are more work but enjoy it alot more now.
I would start out with the easier corals 1st till you get the hang of it, like mushrooms, polyps, maybe some lps. I would stay away from sps until you get your hands wet!
T5's @ correct wattage will work for you but I am a personal fan of the metal halide shimmer! :joy:
research...research...research!!!
Not sure what your current setup is like but i would run a fuge, will need a good skimmer, good lighting, etc.
This is my setup just as an example.
210 display, 40 long fuge, 72" outer orbit hqi/t5 combo, 2 ss220 skimmers, stream pumps for added flow, 2400 gph main return, geo calcium reactor and i am sure i am forgetting stuff.
This place is a wealth of knowledge and the peep's are great!
Reefs are more work but enjoy it alot more now.
I would start out with the easier corals 1st till you get the hang of it, like mushrooms, polyps, maybe some lps. I would stay away from sps until you get your hands wet!
T5's @ correct wattage will work for you but I am a personal fan of the metal halide shimmer! :joy:
research...research...research!!!
Not sure what your current setup is like but i would run a fuge, will need a good skimmer, good lighting, etc.
This is my setup just as an example.
210 display, 40 long fuge, 72" outer orbit hqi/t5 combo, 2 ss220 skimmers, stream pumps for added flow, 2400 gph main return, geo calcium reactor and i am sure i am forgetting stuff.
This place is a wealth of knowledge and the peep's are great!
cgrant
Active Member
Originally Posted by peckhead
all i need is lights, i got a 30g fuge/sump witha reef devil delux skimmer
are those t5s no good or what?
I am a fan of MH...I love the shimmer they give off...
General rule of thumb seems to be 2' per MH, Offhand I dont remember what size the 90 gallon is? LxWxH
all i need is lights, i got a 30g fuge/sump witha reef devil delux skimmer
are those t5s no good or what?
I am a fan of MH...I love the shimmer they give off...
General rule of thumb seems to be 2' per MH, Offhand I dont remember what size the 90 gallon is? LxWxH
peckhead
Active Member
Originally Posted by CGRANT
I am a fan of MH...I love the shimmer they give off...
General rule of thumb seems to be 2' per MH, Offhand I dont remember what size the 90 gallon is? LxWxH
its 4feet long, 2feet wide and i think 2 high..i forget right now for some reason. i no it is the same as a 75g but a little taller
I am a fan of MH...I love the shimmer they give off...
General rule of thumb seems to be 2' per MH, Offhand I dont remember what size the 90 gallon is? LxWxH
its 4feet long, 2feet wide and i think 2 high..i forget right now for some reason. i no it is the same as a 75g but a little taller
jrandolph1
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4' x 2' x 2' is a 120gal. But yeah Mh/hqi are awsome. I have found in the past that not only the light but a good ph buffer system is essential. Whether it be a calcium reactor system or a 2 part buffer additive definately do your home work. I use a 2 part system called B-ionic and it keeps my PH perfect. Also don't use like phosoban and stuff like that because you will see a dramatic drop in PH. A good grade of carbon is ok but I quit using any chemical filtration all together. I have a 180 gal reef and have had it almost 3 years now. Lots of hard lessons to learn in a short period of time =).