ReefNoob
Supporting Member
Hi all,
just joined the forum as I'm starting up my reef tank.
I've kept freshwater for a long time but just had to do reef,everything seems so much more interesting.
Anyway,I just converted my freshwater 55gal(i.e. cleaned it good and filled it up with 40lbs of live sand and salt water from LFS).
Got an effective 440GPM turnover( magnetic drive model7) with a sump ( 5-6 gallons),single return, cycling around for 48hrs. Went with some bio-spira to get the basis covered.Next step is live rock.
Now,here's the question : what kind of light do you recommend given that I'm interested in putting a few corals/anemones in the long run,along with a few fishes/shrimps/snails etc ?
I looked at a great package( 442W total , 250 W MH + VHO compact actinic) that looks like this for $250 shipped.
Approx Fixture Size: 36"L x 15 1/4"W x 2 3/4"H
Output:
MH 250W x1.
96W straight pin power compact x2.
Lunar LED x4.
Feature:
Individual power cords & power switches for MH bulb, PC bulb, and lunar.
non-corrosive coated housing
built-in cooling fan
external HQI Controller
tempered glass splash guard
Mounting legs
Free Bulbs: 1x 250W double ended MH bulbs, 2x 96W straight pins Actinic 460nm bulbs, 4x Lunar LED bulb.
Is it overkill or adequate or should I spend my money on more powerheads and a skimmer?
Thanks in advance,
just joined the forum as I'm starting up my reef tank.
I've kept freshwater for a long time but just had to do reef,everything seems so much more interesting.
Anyway,I just converted my freshwater 55gal(i.e. cleaned it good and filled it up with 40lbs of live sand and salt water from LFS).
Got an effective 440GPM turnover( magnetic drive model7) with a sump ( 5-6 gallons),single return, cycling around for 48hrs. Went with some bio-spira to get the basis covered.Next step is live rock.
Now,here's the question : what kind of light do you recommend given that I'm interested in putting a few corals/anemones in the long run,along with a few fishes/shrimps/snails etc ?
I looked at a great package( 442W total , 250 W MH + VHO compact actinic) that looks like this for $250 shipped.
Approx Fixture Size: 36"L x 15 1/4"W x 2 3/4"H
Output:
MH 250W x1.
96W straight pin power compact x2.
Lunar LED x4.
Feature:
Individual power cords & power switches for MH bulb, PC bulb, and lunar.
non-corrosive coated housing
built-in cooling fan
external HQI Controller
tempered glass splash guard
Mounting legs
Free Bulbs: 1x 250W double ended MH bulbs, 2x 96W straight pins Actinic 460nm bulbs, 4x Lunar LED bulb.
Is it overkill or adequate or should I spend my money on more powerheads and a skimmer?
Thanks in advance,