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sir_dudeguy
01/10/2007, 10:29 PM
Ok i've got just a few questions here (actually prolly just one or 2).

First i'll start off by giving specs of what i've got so far.

16 bow front tank
40lbs oolitic sand (or however much it will take to get about 4 or so inches)
via-aqua 2300 return
29g sump (Yes bigger than the display :) )
heater is a 250w Stealth

Anywho...i would kind of like this to end up being a gorgonian and clam tank only.

The light will most likely be at least a 150w Halide, maybe a 175w (only that big because i know people who are selling them and its what i can afford...they will be higher up from the tank is all)

Do you think that would be enough light for gorgs and clams? I know that they all get big, and that will kinda be the point of this tank...grow everything big so i can cut it and whatnot (or in the clams case...trade it off or something :) )

What clams and gorgs would you suggest for a tank like this? For the flow, i'm undecided now wether i will have more pumps than the return...it depends on how much the return actually pushes out in the end.

And what bulb should i run? I do not want it to be a 10K most likely. I dont wanna go any higher than 14 i dont think, but are there any actinics that i can fit on this tank? It is only 20 inches.