natural sunlight

[ettienem]

I am still researching before i start me reef tank. This forum is a huge help and inspiration when i see all the pics you have posted.
My next question. If my tank gets direct sunlight most part of the day, do i still need all the lights like metal halides etc.
This is a list of equipment that i have bought so far.
Via aqua 750 canister filter
via aqua 903 internal wet and dry filter
queen ts 2000 protein skimmer
3-6 mm crushed coral ( enough for a 4" bed)
am I on the right track
Still need to build the sump and refugium and trying to find out what needs to go in them

 

[karajay]

If your tank gets direct sunlight, you will most likely get alot of nuisance algae.
Also, if you are going to use crushed coral as substrate rather than a sand bed, I would say less is better. The deeper it is, the harder it will be to clean and the more waste will collect in it.