Is My setup correct? - Newbie

Taylorcz · 09/07/2017, 11:19 PM

Hey guys,

i'm new to the whole marine setup but i have been in love with reef systems since i was a kid. I have just purchased a 120L tank thats 60cm wide, 40 deep and 40 wide. I'm not wanting to rush into decisions as i want to do this properly and research all ideas and options as i have been over the last few months, hence why i'm here asking advice

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My goal at the moment is keep the tank simple and lowkey, not adding too much. I'm aiming to slowly add a cleaning crew - a shrimp + goby, snails etc. Then eventually a few soft, easier to keep corals.
My other, more desired option i am looking into is having only minimum to no corals and adding an anemone with 2 clownfish but sources have made me aware that this can be rather difficult.

What i'm wanting to know is keeping an anemone do-able in a smaller tank, or is there a type of one that may be more suitable?

Also, the light that this system has come with is a 25watt LED? it has 5 of the small actinic bulbs and the rest are white light. Will this be enough to do the job or is an upgrade required?

any advice is appreciated.

mcgyvr · 09/08/2017, 04:39 AM

Smaller tanks require more care as small changes can have larger effects on water parameters...
Your tank is large enough though for an anemone/clowns if you wish..
But your light won't be sufficient for the anemone.. Its "fish only" light (as they don't need light.. just for you to see/enjoy them)..

nereefpat · 09/08/2017, 08:11 AM

I agree on the light not being enough for anemones. Anemones need more light than a lot of corals do. If you want to go LED, look for something in the 150+ watt range.

09/07/2017, 11:19 PM	#1
Taylorcz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 13	Is My setup correct? - Newbie Hey guys, i'm new to the whole marine setup but i have been in love with reef systems since i was a kid. I have just purchased a 120L tank thats 60cm wide, 40 deep and 40 wide. I'm not wanting to rush into decisions as i want to do this properly and research all ideas and options as i have been over the last few months, hence why i'm here asking advice . My goal at the moment is keep the tank simple and lowkey, not adding too much. I'm aiming to slowly add a cleaning crew - a shrimp + goby, snails etc. Then eventually a few soft, easier to keep corals. My other, more desired option i am looking into is having only minimum to no corals and adding an anemone with 2 clownfish but sources have made me aware that this can be rather difficult. What i'm wanting to know is keeping an anemone do-able in a smaller tank, or is there a type of one that may be more suitable? Also, the light that this system has come with is a 25watt LED? it has 5 of the small actinic bulbs and the rest are white light. Will this be enough to do the job or is an upgrade required? any advice is appreciated.

09/08/2017, 04:39 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Smaller tanks require more care as small changes can have larger effects on water parameters... Your tank is large enough though for an anemone/clowns if you wish.. But your light won't be sufficient for the anemone.. Its "fish only" light (as they don't need light.. just for you to see/enjoy them).. __________________ Who me?

09/08/2017, 08:11 AM	#3
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I agree on the light not being enough for anemones. Anemones need more light than a lot of corals do. If you want to go LED, look for something in the 150+ watt range. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers