Looking at a 29g saltwater tank.

[pat713]

Currently, this tank is freshwater, but I'm looking at converting it to a saltwater tank.
I have an Emperor 280 filter and 10k lighting. What I'd like to start out with is LR/LS, a couple corals/plants, a clam, and inverts. I'm wondering though, would I need stronger lighting for the corals than the 10k or would it be sufficient. I know for Anemones I'd need to go VHO or even a whole new lighting system, but for now I'd be happy without it. Once I look at getting fish, I will be investing in a protein skimmer, or, if I have the funds, ditch the 29g and use it as a sump.
Thoughts?

 

[pat713]

Ok, I now know I need better lighting, what I have currently is 65W and for 29/30g I'd need about 125-150W. Now to call the LFS to find out if they stock anything I could use.

 

[nissan577]

ok. well first you wont need a skimmer. if you do proper water changes you will be good. what type of corals do you want to keep? softies, lps, sps? which?

 

[pat713]

I'd like to do a mix of SPS, and Softies, maybe some mushrooms and zoos as well. My main thing is I'd like to have an anemone one I'm ready to add fish, as I'll want a clown pair.

 

[nissan577]

if you want to keep sps and anemone get metal halides or t5 fixtures

 

[pat713]

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/index...OD&ProdID=1387
Would this work?

 

[nissan577]

yea but idk about keeping sps. can you go bigger?

 

[pat713]

I could put LPS instead of SPS, if that's what you mean. But as far as tank size and lighting, I'm working with limited funds.

 

[pat713]

I'm also looking at some powerheads to purchase as well and found this: http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/index...ROD&ProdID=121
Would 160 gph suffice for corals that need a strong water flow?

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by Pat713
http:///forum/post/2968245
I could put LPS instead of SPS, if that's what you mean. But as far as tank size and lighting, I'm working with limited funds.
you can keep lps with that light but not sps. since they need lots of light.

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by Pat713
http:///forum/post/2968264
I'm also looking at some powerheads to purchase as well and found this: http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/index...ROD&ProdID=121
Would 160 gph suffice for corals that need a strong water flow?
if you want strong flow. get the Koralia 1. best PH to give your whole tank flow!

 

[pat713]

Thanks for all the help!
Once I get started on the tank, I'll keep everyone updated on progress.

 

[pat713]

Another lighting question, the kit I posted previously would work on Anemones as well?
I'd prefer either the Bubble Tip or Sabae.

 

[pat713]

Another PH question, would 2 work better than one to give the tank better circulation? What I mean is, have one PH moving water in front of the LR and another moving in the back.