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11-05-2006, 12:21 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
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Beginner reef tank
This has been up and running for a couple of months now and I think I am ready to start adding some beginner type frags.
Specs:
40gl tall tank
150w HQI + 2x18w actinic
CPR compact sump/skimmer/filter + HOB CS90 overflow
30+lbs of live rock
Since it's such a tall tank, it might be tough to get SPS to flourish, what do you guys think?
I am looking for suggestions for easy to care for softies, etc. This is my first crack at any kind of corals besides the mushrooms in my big tank.
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11-05-2006, 12:36 PM
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what kinda lighting you got? some sps do not need as much light as others  . I can get you a frag of zoanthids if you wanna come over and take a look at the canopy (or not, its not a big deal, I just say that since one frag is probably not worth the drive )
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11-05-2006, 01:01 PM
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Little Fishy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtfatwork
what kinda lighting you got? some sps do not need as much light as others . I can get you a frag of zoanthids if you wanna come over and take a look at the canopy (or not, its not a big deal, I just say that since one frag is probably not worth the drive ) |
150w HQI w 2x18w flourescent actinics.
You think the zoanthids would do well with that?
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11-05-2006, 01:18 PM
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yeah definitly
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11-05-2006, 01:19 PM
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along with a host of other things including many montiporas (sps), and pretty much all lps
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11-05-2006, 01:19 PM
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did you have the spec's in the original post when I asked about lighting? I am just wondering if I am loosing my mind.
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11-05-2006, 01:24 PM
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Mr. Bunny Rabbit
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cottage Grove, MN
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how tall is this tank? if you put acro frags in there they will prolly adjust to that light. i had all my acros under 150 HQI in my 75 and they did well, good colors, good growth
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11-05-2006, 01:29 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
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Yes, I had the lights in the original post... 
The tank is 23tall, 30wide and 12deep. |
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11-05-2006, 06:38 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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they should do ok!
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11-05-2006, 07:35 PM
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micro nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: TWIN CITIES
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looks good
swing over some time tomorrow and I will get you a few frags to test out
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11-05-2006, 11:31 PM
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Location: St Cloud
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Sweet!!!
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11-12-2006, 07:19 PM
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Little Fishy
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Location: Coon Rapids, MN
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11-12-2006, 08:48 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Spring Hill , Middle TN
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wow that will be jammin in no time !!!
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11-12-2006, 08:57 PM
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Need to get a system down (whatever works best for you ) to be able to CONSISTANTLY keep alk up around 8+ dkh and CA above 400. Once you have that down, you can start adding some SPS. I wouldn't invest any decent money into hard corals until you have that down pat..........
For the size tank you have look into the homemade 2 part recipes. If you can automate the dosing even better but as long as done daily it can be a manual process.
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11-12-2006, 09:14 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
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Hey ZEKESTER...
Your avatar is tripping me out.  |
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