Trying to find out if I need to change the lighting and add flow to my tank.
Well right now just some clowns and cleaner shrimp. But want to get into some corals and anemone. Still soo brand new so im not sure of what exactly. Still learning.I have one. Both questions really depend on what you are trying to do and perhaps more specifically what corals you are trying to work with.
People do well with stock. The lights aren’t the best, but they aren’t bad either. Also, more flow is almost always good. So, it kind of depends on what you are doing with the tank.
I have mine stock, but I’m just running FOWLR with fish. So, LED upgrades would be overkill for me right now.
One thing is you can always try it like it is and upgrade if you have to. I don’t really believe in upgrading unless I’m clear what benefit I’m getting and that its a useful upgrade. I’ve spent plenty of money on upgrades I didnt need. People will be just as happy to sell you upgrades later as they are now.
What livestock are you planning to run with the tank?
Well right now just some clowns and cleaner shrimp. But want to get into some corals and anemone. Still soo brand new so im not sure of what exactly. Still learning.
Thank you for the wealth of wonderful information Pat!! I’m sure I’ll be asking slot more questions.Sure, that makes sense.
Basically, from what I read, the lights are good enough for soft corals and LPS. Maybe not more light demanding LPS. There seems to be a consensus that they aren’t good enough for SPS.
Typically most beginners start with softy and LPS corals anyway. So, you might be just fine with the stock lights. Lights are expensive. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to upgrade until you know you need them. I suspect you won’t need to upgrade them for a while, but it depends on what takes your fancy. I don’t even like most SPS corals really. I prefer softies and LPS.
As you get into corals, you probably will want a wavemaker. I’m not current, but maybe something like a Jeboa PP-4. It’s about $50.
The wavemaker is much cheaper than lights. So, I think you’ll probably want it eventually if you start researching it, it’s probably not a waste of time.
Thank you for the wealth of wonderful information Pat!! I’m sure I’ll be asking slot more questions.
Just playing the waiting game now
Brand new tank. Scuba diving actually. Love the beauty of the fish and corals. So I’m learning along the way. I’ve read Salwater Aquarium for dummies and try to read as many posts as I can. Eventually a reef tank is what I would like to end up with. It’s aIs it a new tank or did someone give it to you? What brought you to the hobby?
BTW, that’s not just a curiosity question, it gives me a tiny sense of what you want out of your tank if you have questions later.
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Thank you!
Thank you!Wow! Nice scape!
Thank you very much!Keep posting any question you have, this is a great forum (without judgement), folks are happy to respond and keep the pics coming as well
What does everyone feed their clownfish? I’ve just been feeding brine shrimp. But I’ve read that a lot feed pellets. I just want to make sure that I’m feeding them enough nutrition
What does everyone feed their clownfish? I’ve just been feeding brine shrimp. But I’ve read that a lot feed pellets. I just want to make sure that I’m feeding them enough nutrition