dual satellite compact fluorescent

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  1. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I am just starting to build a 29 gallon salt tank and wanting to build a reef in it. would a 130 watt compact Fluorescent light fixture be enough for corals and such?
     
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    Depends on what type of corals... I know noone likes the watt's per gallon rule.... But it comes out to about 4.48 watts per gallon... I have luck keeping what I keep with compact flourescent because I have 13 watts per gallon...
     
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    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    alrighty thank you ill just go a little different route then. i want a salt tank but spend less then four hundred dollars. I wanna spend alot of the money on the lighting cuz its the most important thing right? i think i might go with a ten gallon or 20 gallon so i can have a little more money left
     
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    If you could fit that light over a 10 gallon that tank would scream...Although a 20 would give you more room for few a fish.... I can keep almost anything I want in mine with in reason.. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask....
     
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    You could do a bunch of corals with a 20 gallon.. Thats the route I'd go....
     
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    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    alrighty ill go with the 20 gallon and if i read it right then that light should be fine right? i read your setup and your tank looks beautiful for 5.5, actually your tank inspired me to build a smaller tank. thanks ton
     
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    that light will be fine for all leathers,Zoa's, Polyps, mushrooms and some LPS and maybe some Monty's if kept up high. Even on a 29 gallon it would work just fine as long as you kept the LPS and Monty's on top. I have a 29 gallon which I was using a 24" Dual satellite which is the same wattage as the 30" on it with great success. even if you go to a smaller tank you still will not be able to keep some corals
     
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    Well i just got a 75 gallon tank with canister filter, crushed coral, LR, and some extra stuff for a hundred bucks. :) i just need help with the lighting. i dont want to spend an arm and a leg for the lighting. Can someone give me an idea on what to get? thanks
     
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    Sweet find bro.. I'd pm tangster for the lighting.. He can get you a pretty good deal too....
     
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