Recent content by thecaptain

Okay, thanks for the help. So I guess I'll go with the T5s. As far as T5s go, are they all similar? Is the fixture in the link I posted at the beginning of this thread good as far as T5s go?

So even the 2x24 T5 would be better than 2x65 PC? Could I still keep polyps, softies, plate corals, and mushrooms under then PC, or should I just stick with the T5?

I was thinking that would be better than T5... this lighting deal has always confused me. The PC light is 2x65, while the T5 fixture I was looking at (link is in my original post) is 2x24. So it seems like the PC would be better... am I missing something?

I found this fixture on Craigslist for $59. It looks pretty good; what do you guys think of this fixture? http://www.aquacave.com/30-2x65w-satellite-pc-fixturebr-by-current-usa-905.html

So I'm finding out that clowns do better in pairs. Do you think I could keep a mated pair of clowns with one other small fish, or would that be overloading it? Which should I go with, Percula or Ocellaris? A couple places I've read say that the decorator crab is not reef safe. While I probably...

I am only putting in 2 fish. The clown and one of the others I listed. Or maybe a pair of clowns.

How does this sound for my first saltwater setup? The tank will be a 20 gallon long, with a 24" Nova Extrame HO t-5s. I'm just going to use an Aquaclear 110 for filtration, a Koralia 1 for extra water movement, and a 100 wat Jager heater. I'm planning on about 30#s of cured live rock, and 1-1.5"...

Well, I just don't have the time, space, or money for a big tank right now. My original plan was 55 gallons minimum - I even looked at several 90+ gallon tanks. I think I'm going to stick with this plan, but I'm not going into it on impulse. I've been planning and reading for over 6 months now...

I'm starting a 20 gallon salt tank soon, but I just can't seem to decide on what kind of lighting fixture to go with. I am trying to keep it as inexpensive as possible, while still going with something that can support some corals. This will be my first attempt at saltwater, so I don't know much...

Would this lighting fixture be okay for softies, polyps, and similar stuff? Would the single bulb fixture suffice? http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/power_satellite.html

Ya, I just looked @ the price of the Helfrichi - don't want that one. I was thinking one Ocellaris and one goby. Would all of the gobies I listed be compatible with the clown? If not, which ones would be okay?

I am only going with 2 fish from that list. I'm just not sure which 2....

Thanks everyone! I think I might actually do a 20 gallon, but no sump, so I guess no skimmer. I'm very good with water changes; actually, I do them for fun. :D My original plan was going to be something around 55-75 gallons, but I just don't have the money, time, or space to do that now. I think...

Hey everyone! I'm new... but you probably wouldn't have had to read much farther to know that. XD I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for quite some time, and I'm considering starting a nano saltwater. Small, very small - no more than 15 gallons. I was thinking of using an aquaclear (110)...