Just a few things

[tuningvis]

i have a 10 gal SW with some LR. it has an over the side filter and i was thinking about getting a powerhead... i want to have both a lil reef and a couple fish nothing crazy just something nice to start out with for a first time'r
so my question it will i need a powerhead to keep reef life in my tank?
will it disturb my fish?
what size would work best?
what else should i look into for this type of setup?
thanks
adam

 

[bigarn]

You definitely want a powerhead. You have to have circulation throughout the tank. No... it won't bother your fish at all,as long as you don't blast them across the tank.
For a 10 gallon 2 Percs would be the Max. along with a good cleanup crew. PC lighting would be best.

 

[tuningvis]

thanks
i was thinkin a clown or a mated pair... no?
def one clown though
as for lighting i have 2
mini aqualight
double lamp fixture
with 9 watt True Actinic 03 blue
and 9 watt 10,000k daylight compact flouresent lamps
good?

 

[bigarn]

I have an 80 watt PC on my 10 gallon reef....It does a great job from fish to soft corals.

 

[tuningvis]

will my lighting work ?

 

[sergeant]

I had a Rio 50 power head on a nano reef and it worked great. Enough water movement without bothering the fish. Also if you are planing to put coral in your tank you should upgrade your lights. There are many retro kits to upgrade what the tank brings from factory stock. Good luck.

 

[tuningvis]

i bought the lights seprate from the LFS
the lighting is too low?

 

[trigger78]

Yes, you need more light. Go to the reef section and the replies will be better.

 

[tuningvis]

thanks
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