crashedin0
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ok what bulb should i use for a 25 gal tank to get the best light with out major mods to my hood :help: :needhelp:
lighting help
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crashedin0
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2 big factors
money
and this is my first tank how hard to install
money
and this is my first tank how hard to install
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tuningvis
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you replace your stock Normal Output lighting with another lighting system that just sits on top of the tank.
what kind of tank are you planning on having?
if it's fish only then your NO lighting will work fine
if you are going for a reef tank then there is no way you should use NO lighting for it.
no bulb can give you proper wattage that fits on a stock lighted lid
what kind of tank are you planning on having?
if it's fish only then your NO lighting will work fine
if you are going for a reef tank then there is no way you should use NO lighting for it.
no bulb can give you proper wattage that fits on a stock lighted lid
crashedin0
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thanks i was thinking mostly fish
but maybe some zoos but i heard there hard to maintain because light issues (why im here)
i love mushrooms
, maybe some feather dusters :thinking: , i absolutly need a brain
, and a clam lika maxima
but for now its all fish because
A)i am still getting my water levels in shape
B)no lighting
C)i might move within a year and dont want to give away anything
but maybe some zoos but i heard there hard to maintain because light issues (why im here)
A)i am still getting my water levels in shape
B)no lighting
C)i might move within a year and dont want to give away anything
crashedin0
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ok i did a another search with better results i figure my 25 gal is 36 in x 12 in x 16 in with a 25 inch NO bulb
so i figure a simple bulb changer might do the job on some of the hardier corals but depending on what the future holds in store ill change that
if my plan is a no go correct me please but i think it should be ok
so i figure a simple bulb changer might do the job on some of the hardier corals but depending on what the future holds in store ill change that
if my plan is a no go correct me please but i think it should be ok
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tuningvis
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okay first off clams like maximas prefer Metal Halide lighting and will not do well in brand new systems with NO lighting
second
the lighting is probably one of, if not the most, important part of your reef(which it sounds like you are planning on a reef) this is one thing you shouldn't skimp on
lastly any NO bulb will not work for any of those corals you have mentioned (besides the feather duster) the max output in a NO no matter the size or what it says is 20 wattts i think
how long has your tank been cycling?
do you have LR? base rock? coral skeleton??
what equip do you have?
what kind of substrate are you using?
do you plan on having a sump/fuge?
oh and make sure you ask Questions before purchasing yellow tangs or hippo tangs... or lionfhish and sharks
you wouldn't want to have to make another trip to the LFS
second
the lighting is probably one of, if not the most, important part of your reef(which it sounds like you are planning on a reef) this is one thing you shouldn't skimp on
lastly any NO bulb will not work for any of those corals you have mentioned (besides the feather duster) the max output in a NO no matter the size or what it says is 20 wattts i think
how long has your tank been cycling?
do you have LR? base rock? coral skeleton??
what equip do you have?
what kind of substrate are you using?
do you plan on having a sump/fuge?
oh and make sure you ask Questions before purchasing yellow tangs or hippo tangs... or lionfhish and sharks
you wouldn't want to have to make another trip to the LFS
crashedin0
Member
my tank is cycled ive had fish for about 2 months already
i hav a small yellow tang the smallest i hav ever personally seen
a 3 stripe
5 hermits
1 horseshoecrab that got stuck in my filter and died yesturday
and i had a domino but he died bout a week after i put him in
my problem is i want something that wont chop my hood up in to bits
and hopefully not more costly than it worth
ill post pics later today btw i am going to the local rip off to get a test kit to get my water levels done and ill ask his knowlegde on lighting
thanks agin
pardon my newbness
i hav a small yellow tang the smallest i hav ever personally seen
a 3 stripe
5 hermits
1 horseshoecrab that got stuck in my filter and died yesturday
and i had a domino but he died bout a week after i put him in
my problem is i want something that wont chop my hood up in to bits
and hopefully not more costly than it worth
ill post pics later today btw i am going to the local rip off to get a test kit to get my water levels done and ill ask his knowlegde on lighting
thanks agin
pardon my newbness
crashedin0
Member
crashedin0
Member
well went to the lfs and they recomended a lighting set up made my coralife
comes with moon lights, artical(SP?)(the kind that dont grow algee) and the normal algee producing light
they sell it for 150 should i jump on it or look for something cheaper
comes with moon lights, artical(SP?)(the kind that dont grow algee) and the normal algee producing light
they sell it for 150 should i jump on it or look for something cheaper
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tuningvis
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what kind of coralife light is it? the wattage?
if its a good light i'd get the product number and name and search online to buy it
if its a good light i'd get the product number and name and search online to buy it
crashedin0
Member
2x 96 so its more than enough for shrooms and stuff but the anemone is my worry
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tuningvis
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wow thats a big light
yea that will be great.
the anemone should not be put in a system that is less than 6 months old min. with perfect water quality readings
yea that will be great.
the anemone should not be put in a system that is less than 6 months old min. with perfect water quality readings
T
tuningvis
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but when time will do good in my opinon
crashedin0
Member
mucho thanx
:cheer:
:cheer:
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tuningvis
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then you have 5 watts per gallon dont you?
T
tuningvis
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crashedin0- please take your tang out of the 25 and trade him/her in for a better fish for your 25 gal
the yellow tang needs much more room to swim, even that young. He/She will eventually become stressed and die
the yellow tang needs much more room to swim, even that young. He/She will eventually become stressed and die