Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.
I wouldn't change anything if you are not having any nitrate and phosphate problems. If you are having those problems you will need to cut back....
Most LPS do not do well in high flow areas. It causes the polyp to separate and most likely kill the coral.
It looks as though he has a good start in the right direction. The main thing will be to test often at first to keep from having a large swing....
You will be glad you do. I would suggest changing one bulb every three or four days to prevent light shock. Start with the blue plus.
Have fun whatever way you go. The tank is for you to enjoy.
Yup that should work. When it comes to bulb change time buy ATI blue plus to replace the actinics. You will get 3x more PAR which is good for your...
He has almost 1200gph flow in a 29 gallon tank. That's about 40x.
I know a lot of people are not, but on the sand bed they don't seem to be able to take over anything if nothing is nearby.;)
Nice looking shroom. I think it will be fine, just cleaning house so to speak.
Most corals that would work on the sand bed would not like the heavy flow. That being said you could put GSP with your light. Zoanthids would work,...
Congrats, a unique color combo to add to the tank, too
The bloom should go away if you parameters are OK. Put some snails that eat diatoms in the fuge. You probably should consider changing bulbs more...
I have had my mushrooms do that and they turned out fine. I think it is cleaning itself out.
I bought some and had no problems except it caused a diatom bloom. Last a couple of days and was gone.
Pico usually is used for something around 5 gallons or less. Nano for 5 to 20 sometimes more.
If it is for you 30 don't do it. The fish needs a 75 gallon tank bare minimum and a 125 would be better.
That is an excellent way to acclimate. Good job. You could also raise the height and lower it over time if you have it hanging.
What corals are you thinking of keeping? You could keep most corals with the t5 if kept in the proper locations in the tank. You could keep SPS on...
Circulation powerheads do not need to be low in the tank. Their flow will deflect off of your glass in all directions moving the water all around...
Check the flow it could be too high causing the head to separate from the skeleton.
Separate names with a comma.