What to buy?

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  1. Guy

    Guy Spaghetti Worm

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    I got $50 to my LFS from "Santa" for christmas. If you look at my signature, you can see that my fishes will get too big for my setup, so cross that out. Any corals that someone might recommend? I was thinking of a torch or frogspawn, but I'm afraid that they might hurt my softies. If you want an idea of how much coral I already have, look in my thread about my biocube. Thanks for any help. :D
     
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  3. 2in10

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    A torch or frogspawn will not hurt your softies as long as you give them plenty of room. Definitely get one of the two since you are interested in them.
     
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  4. Guy

    Guy Spaghetti Worm

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    Thanks, and one more question. I'm also thinking about an open brain. I'll have to pay more, they're about $120 at my LFS. What kind of corals are they grouped in? If I placed one high in my tank, would 74W be enough to keep it healthy? And would I have to target feed it?
     
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    Zoban Skunk Shrimp

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    Could be wrong but think brians are supposed to go in the sand are they not ?
     
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  6. Guy

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    Actually.. I think you're right XD... Hmm.. Would it still work?
     
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    Brains are LPS and require low to medium light and low to medium flow. On the sand with this one.
     
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  9. Guy

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    Thanks; IF I decide to buy one, I should be looking forma red one, right? I heard that they demand less light and more solid foods. In my case, that's be great. The bioCube lights are as shown: 1-36 Watt True Actinic 03 Blue Straight Pin
    1-36 Watt 10,000K Daylight Straight Pin
    3.75 Watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED
     
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    You can get any color you want they will do fine under those lights.
     
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    Thanks. And closed such as a Favia require a high amount of light?
     
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    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    wow $120 for an open brain...that thing must sing and dance ;)