what are requirements for...

[a9chooch]

hey i have a 55 gallon tank and i want to add soft corals to my tank.i have 6 lbs of live rock in there and i plan on getting 50 lbs more,im also getting 48" coralife aqualights that produce 130 watts.what else would i need to keep soft corals alive.like would i need a protein skimmer and some kind of water flow system.any help would be great.

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[rossv]

Is that 130 watts total? if so, I would suggest you get better lights than that. power compacts maybe? You will also need a powerhead or two for water flow. Calcium and Alkalinity supplements and test kits. How old is your tank? Any corraline algae growing?

 

[a9chooch]

thanks,im only getting soft corals ,the person im getting them from said their corals were fine with the lights.how much are the powerheads and do i need a pump for them or something

 

[rossv]

I like maxi jet powerheads. I would get two and put them on opposing sides.

 

[toughguy80]

Powerheads are basically pumps. They push your water around. Just take them out of the box, stick them in your tank and plug them in.

 

[a9chooch]

thanks people , how much do the maxi jet powerheads

 

[stapler]

You also should look into getting a protein skimmer. I noticed you mentioned it, and they are a great piece of equipment to have. You can do without, but I would say almost everyone has one.
Its a good investment!