Going Reef?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by somethingfishy, Sep 23, 2004.

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  1. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Alright I got an Itch and I'm thinking about scratching it.

    I have a standard 29 gal lying around and I was thinking about making it a reef tank. My thoughts are I want to include it in a closed system with my 100 gal FOWLR. I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I was hoping this may save cost a bit and also give me more balance as far as water quality and heat dissipation.

    As far as lighting is concerned I am looking at 280 watts. This would be a 150w MH and 2 65w PC.

    Pls give me your thoughts fellow reefers
     
    somethingfishy, Sep 23, 2004
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  2. pdlman

    pdlman Astrea Snail

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    It should be fine-kind of a coral fuge? 29 gal of new water wont kick it into a cycle-and should help it along. I would suggest 60-75 lbs of LR-but you know that. How do you plan to connect the two? Lighting is more than enough-maybe too much for a 29. Good luck
     
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