Sebae hosts
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new2us
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Then maybe there is hope for him. This one really does seem to want a host though - he keeps feeding the plastic plant (okay, but requires too much cleaning if the shrimp doesn't consume all the leftovers which is difficult for the shrimp if Sebae catches him!)
Did a search for them on SWF site and like the looks of those a LOT, but it says they require medium light - - - what exactly is "medium" light???
55 gallon long
Did a search for them on SWF site and like the looks of those a LOT, but it says they require medium light - - - what exactly is "medium" light???
55 gallon long
new2us
Member
Nothing in the way of corals at all. The lighting that came with my tank are just 2 18" 15w bulbs. Recently purchased a couple 50/50 bulbs (6500K trichromatic and actinic 420 - I know that is weak but was told it would be sufficient for SOME soft corals. Of course, I am open to suggestions or criticisms there.
CC bed
One sebae clown
One tomato clown (smaller)
Green chromis damsel
Purple pseudochromis (sp?)
Coral-banded shrimp
5 scarlet hermits
2 astrea snails
Emperor 400 filter,
Seaclone 100 skimmer.
Finishing up the curing of about 25 lbs of LR which brings me to another question - if cured, can I add it all at once or would a few pieces at a time be better? Want to err on the conservative side if any potential for problems there.
CC bed
One sebae clown
One tomato clown (smaller)
Green chromis damsel
Purple pseudochromis (sp?)
Coral-banded shrimp
5 scarlet hermits
2 astrea snails
Emperor 400 filter,
Seaclone 100 skimmer.
Finishing up the curing of about 25 lbs of LR which brings me to another question - if cured, can I add it all at once or would a few pieces at a time be better? Want to err on the conservative side if any potential for problems there.
bang guy
Moderator
That's light's not really enough for any corals that require light. There are corals that don't need light but I don't think that's what you're looking for.
You have a very common sized tank so look for a used setup somewhere or build your own. If it were me I'd add 3 or 4 110 watt VHO run of an Icecap 660 ballast.
You have a very common sized tank so look for a used setup somewhere or build your own. If it were me I'd add 3 or 4 110 watt VHO run of an Icecap 660 ballast.
bang guy
Moderator
I've set VHO lights directly on a plastic brace( actually touching) without harm for several years. That's not what I recommend though. I'd suggest at least an inch away and if you can protect the plastic from UV with a small piece of glass then all the better.
I'd put the rock in one piece at a time.
I'd put the rock in one piece at a time.
new2us
Member
Thanks, Bang! Feel much better - Great to know that I can do that without changing out tanks or something that drastic.
:thinking: I'll take your suggestion - maybe a glass top or at least plastic piece with the lights like you say and on feet to be an inch or so above the tank top and possibly a canopy to keep the cat from going fishing like someone else had suggested. Then I can get an anemone and some corals and have a prettier display ......as well as a happy fish. Your advice has been most helpful and I humbly thank you.
:joy:
:thinking: I'll take your suggestion - maybe a glass top or at least plastic piece with the lights like you say and on feet to be an inch or so above the tank top and possibly a canopy to keep the cat from going fishing like someone else had suggested. Then I can get an anemone and some corals and have a prettier display ......as well as a happy fish. Your advice has been most helpful and I humbly thank you.
:joy:
bang guy
Moderator
A glass top will protect the bulbs from humidity.
The problem is that you get less evaporation which can cause heat problems and you get a lot less light from your bulbs. The bulbs themselves won't be harmed from a little water. You might have to wipe the salt off them once in a while. A critical factor is waterproof endcaps. They will protect your setup.
The problem is that you get less evaporation which can cause heat problems and you get a lot less light from your bulbs. The bulbs themselves won't be harmed from a little water. You might have to wipe the salt off them once in a while. A critical factor is waterproof endcaps. They will protect your setup.