hello - any ideas?

chris33 · 09-16-2006, 02:09 PM

Hi. I'm new to the hobby so I need some help. I have a 54 gal. corner tank that has been up and running for about 9 mos. Just FOWLR with a few inverts right now, but am interested in a reef tank. I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to accomodate corals and an anemone. Unfortunately, the dimensions of my tank make finding a small fixture with everything I want quite difficult. (Although I am also unsure exactly what I want.) Any suggestions?

Witfull · 09-16-2006, 02:32 PM

Howdy~

a pendant or a retro into a taller canopy would work well.

blue_eyes53813 · 09-16-2006, 02:51 PM

I thought of pendant right away... There is some nice ones out there... What kind of corals are you thinking of keeping?

chris33 · 09-16-2006, 03:00 PM

not positive on that yet. I need to do some more research. Any suggestions?

blue_eyes53813 · 09-16-2006, 03:16 PM

Its a good idea to research all corals and what there lighting needs are and then decide on corals you may want to keep and get the right lights from there... list all corals you like and we can help from there..

chris33 · 09-16-2006, 03:34 PM

I have an Ocellaris clownfish and would like to get an anemone for it. I do want to stay away from ones that can be problems or that would get too large. I know that some of them require a lot of light. As for corals, I'm thinking of some mushrooms, Xenia, Pagoda, Pocillopora, and maybe eventually some Acropora. I don't want anything too aggressive, though. I know that's quite a variety, but I hope to have areas in my tank with varying degrees of light. Thanks.

blue_eyes53813 · 09-16-2006, 03:42 PM

Acropora and anemone require lots of light so I would look into MH pendants..With varying degree of light the softer or less needy corals can go lower in the tank and the more needy corals go towards the top of tank.

There is so many kinds of light out there, But if you are already thinking of high light corals than research and gets the best light you can afford..

billyr98 · 09-16-2006, 04:10 PM

Welcome to RS~~~

sasquatch · 09-16-2006, 05:37 PM

Hello Chris and nice to meet ya, keep posting, keep asking, measure twice cut once. Steve

ghostwolf · 09-16-2006, 06:51 PM

Hi, Chris, and welcome to RS!

Lin

lcstorc · 09-16-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Hello Chris and nice to meet ya, keep posting, keep asking, measure twice cut once. Steve

Oh how important that can be.

Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so ask away.
Post some pics when you can. We love pics.

09-16-2006, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
chris33 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	hello - any ideas? Hi. I'm new to the hobby so I need some help. I have a 54 gal. corner tank that has been up and running for about 9 mos. Just FOWLR with a few inverts right now, but am interested in a reef tank. I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to accomodate corals and an anemone. Unfortunately, the dimensions of my tank make finding a small fixture with everything I want quite difficult. (Although I am also unsure exactly what I want.) Any suggestions?

09-16-2006, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,349 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello - any ideas? I thought of pendant right away... There is some nice ones out there... What kind of corals are you thinking of keeping? __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-16-2006, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
chris33 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello - any ideas? not positive on that yet. I need to do some more research. Any suggestions?

09-16-2006, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,349 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello - any ideas? Its a good idea to research all corals and what there lighting needs are and then decide on corals you may want to keep and get the right lights from there... list all corals you like and we can help from there.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-16-2006, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
chris33 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello - any ideas? I have an Ocellaris clownfish and would like to get an anemone for it. I do want to stay away from ones that can be problems or that would get too large. I know that some of them require a lot of light. As for corals, I'm thinking of some mushrooms, Xenia, Pagoda, Pocillopora, and maybe eventually some Acropora. I don't want anything too aggressive, though. I know that's quite a variety, but I hope to have areas in my tank with varying degrees of light. Thanks.

09-16-2006, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,349 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello - any ideas? Acropora and anemone require lots of light so I would look into MH pendants..With varying degree of light the softer or less needy corals can go lower in the tank and the more needy corals go towards the top of tank. There is so many kinds of light out there, But if you are already thinking of high light corals than research and gets the best light you can afford.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-16-2006, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello - any ideas? Welcome to RS~~~ __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-16-2006, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello - any ideas? Hello Chris and nice to meet ya, keep posting, keep asking, measure twice cut once. Steve

09-16-2006, 06:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello - any ideas? Hi, Chris, and welcome to RS! Lin __________________ Ghostwolf Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:- Four-leggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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