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October 14th, 2007, 04:26 AM
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Newb In Florida
I was recently given a 125g that I knew nothing about. I've been running it for a few months (3 or so) with great success. Currently I have a 7" Powder Blue Grouper, 3' Brazilian Dragon Eel, Medium Yellow Tang, Large Naso Tang, Small Odonus Trigger, 20" Yellow Headed Moray, 12" Bamboo Shark, Small Red Volitan Lionfish, and a 8" Spanish Hogfish. Along with 3-4 various stars, 2 horseshoe crabs, plenty of live rock etc. Looking at the list, some would say the tank is overcrowded. But, it seems that the amount of life I have is thriving. My bamboo hasn't adjusted well, though. He eats sparringly, even with food literally under his mouth; and hides 90% of the time. I've had him for 3 weeks and he's still doing his thing, but just doesn't seem to want to come out of hiding. Also, I've noticed my lighting is a bit on the "Yellow" side... what can I do to fix that?
Josh Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g, Predator Tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months 
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October 14th, 2007, 04:29 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
Hello and welcome!
You need to post some pics of your tank for us to check out. Different bulbs have different colors to them, depending on their Kelvin (K) rating. The lower the K rating, the yellower they will be. What kind of lights do you have? Try switching out your current bulbs for 14K or 20K bulbs.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 14th, 2007, 04:32 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
to be honest... I have no clue what bulbs. I'll work on getting pics up in a couple of days. This tank has quickly become an obsession for me and my dog!!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g, Predator Tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months
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October 14th, 2007, 04:37 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
Do you know what kind of lighting? PCs? T5s? Metal halide? If you post pics we'll be able to tell you what kind of lighting system you are running.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 14th, 2007, 05:00 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
Without the tank having any corals I would say its the regular strip lighting. You can go the drsfosterandsmith.com or try your LFS for a bulb that will have a more blue color..
BTW welcome to the site.
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Bobby 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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October 14th, 2007, 05:02 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
I posted photos to my photo gallery... not great... they were taken on my iPhone.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g, Predator Tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months
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October 14th, 2007, 05:07 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
Thats a light that can keep corals, but not sure what kind. Can you take a pic of it fliped over so I can see the bulbs? Then we can tell you what bulb can help and a link.
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Bobby
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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October 14th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
BTW the tank looks like a great set up. Someone just gave it to you? Great deal!
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Bobby
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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October 14th, 2007, 05:21 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
one set of bulbs says 10000k 96 watt the other is Actinic 96 watt
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g, Predator Tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months
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October 14th, 2007, 05:22 AM
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Re: Newb In Florida
Thanks... I gave the guy a couple of pieces of dive gear that I never used that I paid next to nothing for. So, I'm happy with it!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g, Predator Tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months
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