Well it’s been 10 years...I’m back

nick063 · 03/25/2020, 03:57 PM

So left this hobby 10 years ago when I was a young father of twins working 2 jobs...well my kids are interested in doing this hobby with me. I’m looking at buying a used tank and I can’t remember the reputable brands for equipment. I’m looking for mostly a fowlr setup maybe some mushroom coral or anemone maybe. The tank I’m looking at doesn’t come with a great light, I’m looking at replacing it without breaking the bank.. any suggestions on lights? And I’d like to hear your thoughts on the setup of the aquarium..

ryeguyy84 · 03/25/2020, 04:23 PM

Maybe an AI prime if your just doing Fowler and mushrooms. You could keep the t5s and supplement with the prime

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AlSimmons · 03/25/2020, 07:57 PM

If your just considering a FOWLR with some mushrooms then keep it simple. Mushrooms are pretty undemanding and you really only need enough light to see the fish. If an anemone is a priority then it's a whole new ball game IME. These things can be very temperamental and in most cases need a lot of light. (stable parameters too) That stock fixture probably won't suffice in the long run. HTH. GL.

Sk8r · 03/31/2020, 02:33 PM

That's my #2 tank. DId great for hammer coral. But you have to be on top of calcium supplementation. It'll grow mushrooms like a bandit. (No calcium sup needed for them.) I ran it with a metal halide 13,000 k for the stonies; then a Radion---just one Radion CAN handle it, because of the shape.

cvrle1 · 03/31/2020, 03:43 PM

For cheap lights that will grow any coral you ever want, including SPS, look into Viparspectra 165W. Cheap, no nonsense light fixture for around $120. For normal sized 50G tank, one would be enough, but not sure if 1 works for corner shape.

03/25/2020, 03:57 PM	#1
nick063 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 246	Well it’s been 10 years...I’m back So left this hobby 10 years ago when I was a young father of twins working 2 jobs...well my kids are interested in doing this hobby with me. I’m looking at buying a used tank and I can’t remember the reputable brands for equipment. I’m looking for mostly a fowlr setup maybe some mushroom coral or anemone maybe. The tank I’m looking at doesn’t come with a great light, I’m looking at replacing it without breaking the bank.. any suggestions on lights? And I’d like to hear your thoughts on the setup of the aquarium..

03/31/2020, 02:33 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	That's my #2 tank. DId great for hammer coral. But you have to be on top of calcium supplementation. It'll grow mushrooms like a bandit. (No calcium sup needed for them.) I ran it with a metal halide 13,000 k for the stonies; then a Radion---just one Radion CAN handle it, because of the shape. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

03/25/2020, 04:23 PM	#2
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	Maybe an AI prime if your just doing Fowler and mushrooms. You could keep the t5s and supplement with the prime https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/coll...30280683028539 Welcome back Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

03/25/2020, 07:57 PM	#3
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	If your just considering a FOWLR with some mushrooms then keep it simple. Mushrooms are pretty undemanding and you really only need enough light to see the fish. If an anemone is a priority then it's a whole new ball game IME. These things can be very temperamental and in most cases need a lot of light. (stable parameters too) That stock fixture probably won't suffice in the long run. HTH. GL.

03/31/2020, 03:43 PM	#5
cvrle1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 454	For cheap lights that will grow any coral you ever want, including SPS, look into Viparspectra 165W. Cheap, no nonsense light fixture for around $120. For normal sized 50G tank, one would be enough, but not sure if 1 works for corner shape.