Brand new tank...now what? - Page 2

Emg · 05-04-2008, 08:16 PM

Well, as far as a sump.......I have a 50gallon that I don't have a sump on...just two AC 70 HOBs that I've setup as refugiums. They each have some rubble and cheato in them with a light sitting on top.......seems to work ok.

I also have 2 koralia PHs ...a #2 and #3 (but really, two #3s would be better)...and also 2 pumps from intank filters that I have at each back corner for more flow.

If you could get 2 AC 500/110s and set them up as HOB refugiums....along with a couple of PHs......might work for you.......I'd give it a shot....

HOWEVER....I must also say that I do NOT have any tempermental corals, clams or anemones. Most of what I have are softies...with a couple of montipora and a trumpet/candycane mixed in. They're pretty forgiving. If you're planning on some serious wimpy type corals that pout or keel over at the least infraction (lps/sps).....(

)....then a sump would probably be a better bet.....

pdamhuis67 · 05-04-2008, 08:50 PM

I would have to look into what kind of coral I want exactly...I do know that I want to go Indonesian, fish, rock, coral, all from the same area.

OKay, that being said...lighting...I mow have a 36" fluorescent 20,000k coralife. The standard thing just with an upgraded bulb.

If someone gives the tank and hood to me for nothing, I am never going to complain.

What would be the suggested lighting for my tank? T-5's, MH? How many bulbs, how many Watt, what spectrum?

PEMfish · 05-04-2008, 10:23 PM

T5 HO 300w total.

pdamhuis67 · 05-06-2008, 09:35 AM

I just got one question.

How do you determine the amount of light you need?

I mean how do you calculate it?

Yes, I know, newbie here...lol

pdamhuis67 · 05-06-2008, 01:44 PM

BoomerD · 05-06-2008, 03:39 PM

The easiest (and cheapest in the long run) option is to go to your bank, take out every cent in there and put that in the tank.

You may also need to set it up so that your paychecks are automatically deposited into the tank instead of your bank account...

A few years ago, the "rule-of-thumb" was between $30 and $50 per gallon to set up a reef tank...I wouldn't be surprised if that hasn't increased somewhat with inflation and demand.

Stacef · 05-06-2008, 03:49 PM

Boomer that is was I do, my check is directly deposited into and EMPTY tank right now, let alone my boyfriends check that goes into our current setup!! Soon it will be just me, my boyfriend and our fishes with no home due to the fact there is none leftover.

But in all seriousness, save up for it! Don't make yourself broke, take it slow..the process takes awhile anyways, might as well not be scavaging for pennies just to live

CMG · 05-06-2008, 03:52 PM

Get out while you still can! Run, run I say! Just kidding, hehe.

Stacef · 05-06-2008, 03:58 PM

We need to stop... we are going to scare him/her away!!!

pdamhuis67 · 05-06-2008, 04:08 PM

Nah, not scaring me. I already know it is gonna cost every penny I have, but I only had a question about the light...

So, how do you calculate how many Watts and bulbs you need?

PEMfish · 05-06-2008, 10:21 PM

Watts are irrelevant. Watts are just a measure of electricity. You can have the same amount of watts on two differnt bulbs and a large light output difference. I would say for you, 300w total of T5.

05-04-2008, 08:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Emg Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT Posts: 455 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? Well, as far as a sump.......I have a 50gallon that I don't have a sump on...just two AC 70 HOBs that I've setup as refugiums. They each have some rubble and cheato in them with a light sitting on top.......seems to work ok. I also have 2 koralia PHs ...a #2 and #3 (but really, two #3s would be better)...and also 2 pumps from intank filters that I have at each back corner for more flow. If you could get 2 AC 500/110s and set them up as HOB refugiums....along with a couple of PHs......might work for you.......I'd give it a shot.... HOWEVER....I must also say that I do NOT have any tempermental corals, clams or anemones. Most of what I have are softies...with a couple of montipora and a trumpet/candycane mixed in. They're pretty forgiving. If you're planning on some serious wimpy type corals that pout or keel over at the least infraction (lps/sps).....( )....then a sump would probably be a better bet..... __________________ A blog of my fw and sw fish and tanks...along with some other critters I own...... http://emgstanks.blogspot.com/

05-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
pdamhuis67 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? I would have to look into what kind of coral I want exactly...I do know that I want to go Indonesian, fish, rock, coral, all from the same area. OKay, that being said...lighting...I mow have a 36" fluorescent 20,000k coralife. The standard thing just with an upgraded bulb. If someone gives the tank and hood to me for nothing, I am never going to complain. What would be the suggested lighting for my tank? T-5's, MH? How many bulbs, how many Watt, what spectrum?

05-04-2008, 10:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,626 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? T5 HO 300w total. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef chronicle; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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pdamhuis67 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? I just got one question. How do you determine the amount of light you need? I mean how do you calculate it? Yes, I know, newbie here...lol

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05-06-2008, 03:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Brand new tank...now what? The easiest (and cheapest in the long run) option is to go to your bank, take out every cent in there and put that in the tank. You may also need to set it up so that your paychecks are automatically deposited into the tank instead of your bank account... A few years ago, the "rule-of-thumb" was between $30 and $50 per gallon to set up a reef tank...I wouldn't be surprised if that hasn't increased somewhat with inflation and demand. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

05-06-2008, 03:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Stacef Golden Moray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 2,318 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Brand new tank...now what? Boomer that is was I do, my check is directly deposited into and EMPTY tank right now, let alone my boyfriends check that goes into our current setup!! Soon it will be just me, my boyfriend and our fishes with no home due to the fact there is none leftover. But in all seriousness, save up for it! Don't make yourself broke, take it slow..the process takes awhile anyways, might as well not be scavaging for pennies just to live __________________ Stace My 72g Build-full of pictures, we all know you loce pictures! I've had to pay my price. The things I did not know at first, I learned by doin' twice. -Billy Joel

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CMG Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? Get out while you still can! Run, run I say! Just kidding, hehe. __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Banggai Cardinal, B&W Clown, Flame Angel, Scooter Dragon and a golden banded shrimp.

05-06-2008, 03:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
Stacef Golden Moray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 2,318 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Brand new tank...now what? We need to stop... we are going to scare him/her away!!! __________________ Stace My 72g Build-full of pictures, we all know you loce pictures! I've had to pay my price. The things I did not know at first, I learned by doin' twice. -Billy Joel

05-06-2008, 04:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
pdamhuis67 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? Nah, not scaring me. I already know it is gonna cost every penny I have, but I only had a question about the light... So, how do you calculate how many Watts and bulbs you need?

05-06-2008, 10:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,626 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brand new tank...now what? Watts are irrelevant. Watts are just a measure of electricity. You can have the same amount of watts on two differnt bulbs and a large light output difference. I would say for you, 300w total of T5. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef chronicle; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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