Fuge Build - NEW FISH PICS!!

Looking very good! When you get a bulb make sure to get CFL-R's. and take the bell reflector off. The internal ballast of cfl's has been known to be a fire hazard if there isn't good air flow around them and the risk is increased if they are not positioned vertical. The BrightEffects CFL-R has an internal reflector and is a little safer than the curly q bulbs.

 

Wow - thanks SO much for the information. I worry about overheating and fires so much. I'll check Lowe's and see if they have that exact bulb.

How many hours will I need the light to be on for the macro algae?

 

Run it when your daylights are off.

 

You can have a reverse light cycle. I have mine set up so the fuge lights come on with the tank lights AND then when they shut off another light kicks on over some chaeto in my sump. I really don't need because I have excellent gas exchange through falling water and open surface area but hey, a night light is always a good thing.

 

Okay, thanks guys! I was thinking of running it at night. But now this fire hazard thing is freaking me out...

 

Everything should be OK with the bulbs RM suggested.

 

It's up and running!!! Seems to work well. Now just need to make a lid, and hopefully pick up a few small pieces of live rock tomorrow. Then fishy comes!! Can't wait!

 

awesome Kacy! when do you get your shipment of new macros?

 

I'm planning on ordering them tomorrow!! Should I get them all at one time, or is it necessary to go slow in adding them?

 

ooo nice! i am actually receiving a shipment tomorrow

Well most will do okay... the occasional harder macro will need a mature sand bed or else an established fuge.
One macro that i have great success with is the pencil cap. I have two new sprouts this month and one new sprout last month. I added the macro just over 2 months ago... they grow quite fast
I would say that with a majority of them you will be okay with. One macro that i just cant keep though is ulva! i think that everything snacks on it and eats it to death :-/