[sanechka2005]

Hello everybody,
I am new to this forum and hobby. I've got 46 g bowfront fish tank wirh 4t5 lightening ( 36'' long, 39 w each, 2 day light bulbs, 2 moon light)

I set up filter ( Aqua Clear 70) and Scimmer ( Rimora with 1200 maxi jet), I put 65 pounds of cured live rocks and about 2 inches of life sand . So, now its cycling ( 3rd day)

1)I have question about lightening shedule. Do I have to turn on my lights every day now ( while there are only life rocks in the tank). If yes, how many hours its supposed to be? And which light ( day and mood) and what time should I run them?

2) Whis this type of lightening can I have soft corals like mashrooms? What else can i have with my light?

3) What is the best clean up crew for 46 g? I need to know that since I will put them there in couple of weeks.

Thank you
Alexandra

 

[Chad]

Hello!

1. I say yes, run them. It helps promote a regular cycle in the tank of light and dark which allows the algae and the infauna to behave as they will. How long? During a cycle period I would just run them 6 hours or so.
2. Here's an article on some good beginner corals, any of which would work under your lighting. Do you have T5 or T5HO lighting?
3. Here's an article on clean up crews and stocking levels.

Hope this helps.