New to...well everything!

[michael_cb_125]

Nano Tuners has a great website. They have all sorts of different lighting upgrades.
As far as corals go, there are many different types that all have different needs. We need to know exactly what you like, to help.
~Michael

[CREEPIN]

i really like the mushroom looking ones...those are nice

[michael_cb_125]

Mushrooms are probably among the easiest corals to keep. They also come in many different shapes and colors. Many people say that the need low lighting. DONT LISTEN!!! Mushrooms can survive under low light, but they will NOT thrive. Most mushrooms like moderate to high lighting. The stock lighting in the aquapods, bio-cubes, etc. will be ok for shrooms. But if you want o see the best growth, and keep other types of corals, you should look into an upgrade.
~Michael

[CREEPIN]

will do...i really have no idea what im lookin for in lighting, should i be looking for something in specific?

[CREEPIN]

local shops in miami are a little expensive(compared to online) is there a website you would reccommend?

[michael_cb_125]

Well, for an 14 gallon you are limited. I dont think that they make any T5 bulbs small enough, and Metal Halides would turn your tank and fish, into seafood stew.
So and upgraded PC fixture is what you want. I will look around for you.
~Micahel

[michael_cb_125]

Nanotuners.com is where many people get their nano upgrades from.

Here is a one bulb upgrade:
nanotuners

[zeus_roush]

are you planning on sticking with a nano tank? if so then do upgrades, but if you are even thinking about getting a bigger tank then save your money.

[CREEPIN]

thank you again for all help, you are a very helpful person!

[michael_cb_125]

I agree with zeus_roush. Lighting upgrades will cost you about half of what a new nano syatem will cost you.

[CREEPIN]

should i go with the 50/50 light or the full 10000k?

where should i go for coral?

[CREEPIN]

hmmmmm...i'ma have to think about that(getting a bigger tank)

[BigAl07]

Originally Posted by CREEPIN

should i go with the 50/50 light or the full 10000k?

where should i go for coral?

I like the 50/50 because it gives you the best of BOTH worlds.

Actinic gives deeper light penetration but it's very blue/dark looking. 10K (also called Daylight) gives good brightness but doesn't give the coloration we like to see. So a 50/50 is a compromise of both.

Originally Posted by CREEPIN

hmmmmm...i'ma have to think about that(getting a bigger tank)

Start off buying local if you can. When you factor the cost of shipping into an order of coral (or other live stock) it really pushes the price way up. At least local you get to see what it looks like and what condition it's in before it gets to your tank.

[michael_cb_125]

If you add another bulb, I would go with the 50/50. That gives you the 10K and the actinic.

I get all of my coral over the internet. I get most of mine from Liveaquaria.com
They have amazing coral, fish, and inverts. Actuall I get ALL of my fish from there. They have great customer service and a gaurantee that just cant be beat.
I have also ordered coral from Mrcoral.com. Sonny is the owner and has GREAT corals for great prices.
Just remember to go slow.
Also, consider that your 14 gallon tank will get small very quickly. You will want more and more coral and you just wont have the room. I just got my 240 gallon tank setup. i dont even have fish in it yet, and I wish that I had a bigger tank. My girlfriend has a 40 gallon tank, now she is looking at a 150. This hobby IS THAT ADDICTING.

~Michael

[michael_cb_125]

If you have good local vendor to get livestock from go that way. But around here there ARE NO GOOD ONES