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You don't need to add an actinic as all of the bulbs have actinic spectrum in them.
The link I gave you is a big step up from the sundial.
The live rock may have not have had any die off and this allowed it to seed and handle the ammonia from the shrimp. Tests may have gone bad. Did...
Yes, actually they are closer to 12000K. Your bulb selection will more to the white side, for a little more blue buy a Blue Plus in place of one of...
I would suggest 2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue Special and 1 ATI Purple Plus. Placement front to back Blue Plus Aquablue Special Purple Plus Blue...
That is a great shot, done
The sponge should be fine, but the others look like aiptasia to me, nuff said?
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Not too much light, might not be enough light on the sand the 150W MH penetrate to about only 18", the T5HO will get to the sand though. You will...
Nice shots and corals, congrats on the clown taking up residence in the nem.
Great shots
Always check the SG from the store water and adjust your acclimation time from there. Aerate the water and add Prime if you need to leave the animal...
you will need to get a piece of glass or acrylic cut to fit inside the sump at the height you want the water level for the skimmer. Silicone it in...
If you go SPS you want to keep the Ca above 380 and 420 would be best. For softies water changes will work fine.
No spikes or anything when changing, and can be changed at the same time.
I would go with the largest you can fit.
I wouldn't worry about them.
Godd start hope all goes smoothly
LOL Matt love them, the second is definitely a sledgehammer
What type of corals? A 50/50 mix is a good general starting point. More white light is good for growth but hurts color, more blue is good for color...
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