Blues Solana Adventure

[Blue]

I got a question for everyone. I have added the 4 high output t5's and my corals have responded very well. now when i get my canopy i was thinking of adding a halide but i dont want to much light do yall think with 4t5s and a 20k 175 watt halide i would have to much light for my softies/lps corals my other thought was to add just 2 no flourecents to get a little more blue or even two more t5s what do you guys think i shoul do?

thanks,
blue

[Caball362]

Nice

[fish.freak]

Looks like enough light for softies, maybe just mount them in a DIY canopy. Maybe add another two or try different bulb combinations to get the color you want.

[Blue]

its defenetly enough light i just want more blue. i would try other combos but currently theres only two bulbs made in the 18" HO and thats a 10k and an actinic. I'm thinking two normal outputs put in to the mix will let me add more color and not so much light since i really don't need any more light or i could scrap to t5's and use a halide and two actinic t5's i dunno theres to many options LOL



Blue

[fish.freak]

get another actinic and swap it for one of the whites, or get one more fixture and run it all blue.

[Blue]

thanks fish freak i think thats what im going to do is get another fixture and run it all blue. I might just get Normal outputs though because i really dont think i need anymore light and if i put two more t5's in there i think i might fry my corals?


Thanks,
Blue

[know-it-all]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

I love little cubes! I agree with everyone else,.. this is going to be one really nice tank Can't wait for the updated pictures.

I'm with Kelli,.. since there are no prises or anything I don't think we need to worry about an extra gallon in your display

Whiskey

what????
no prizes


that's it, I'm out

[fish.freak]

Originally Posted by Blue

thanks fish freak i think thats what im going to do is get another fixture and run it all blue. I might just get Normal outputs though because i really dont think i need anymore light and if i put two more t5's in there i think i might fry my corals?


Thanks,
Blue

they wont fry, just do not put them at the top as soon as you get them

[Wiskey]

If it were me, I would go with a 175W MH and 2 T5 atinics,.. I say that because I love the glitter lines of MH.

I don't see any problem with your idea of adding a couple of atinics, or a couple of atinic "Blue" NO bulbs and think this is a great way to save a few bucks over going with MH, and it will do what your looking for quite well as well

Whiskey

[Tim224DT]

Great tank the Solana!! They are truly awesome! Good luck.

[Blue]

Thanks for the replys everyone i did decide to do a 175 watt halide and t5 actinics im have a loca guy build me a canopy then ill order my retro i will update the pics when i get it.

Thanks,
Blue

[TheBeak]

hey, you think that second chamber in the back where they want you to put carbon would work as a fuge (or too much pod loss from the trip through the pump?)

[Blue]

Well i guess its update time. Over the past couple weeks i have added a few snails and crabs. I have also added two bicolor chromis and a clown fish. Thats really all i have done im still waiting on my canopy its taking alot longer than i expected. I will update with pics when i get home tonight.


BLUE

[miniwhinny]

Originally Posted by Blue

I will update with pics when i get home tonight.
BLUE

I should think so...keeping us waiting like this LOL!!!! HAHA Looking forward to seeing your new critters.

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by Blue

Well i guess its update time. Over the past couple weeks i have added a few snails and crabs. I have also added two bicolor chromis and a clown fish. Thats really all i have done im still waiting on my canopy its taking alot longer than i expected. I will update with pics when i get home tonight.
BLUE

Sweet! I'll be checking back for the pics That light setup sounds great for this tank,.. how long do you think it will be before you get it?

Whiskey