dwhite_2006 Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 does anyone know anywhere to get incadescent bulbs strong enough for softies? Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 and is 170 gph to much for ten gallon? thanx in advanse. Link to comment
Chamkeeper Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 There are some screw-in (self ballasted) Compact Fluorescents that would be ok for some softies in a 10. I would suggest at least 2 if not four over a 10. Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 where can i get them? Link to comment
zizmans Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Dude, just get a power compact ballast. Link to comment
ELGORDOINAVW Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 the flow is high, but it depends what you are keeping in your tank, sps prefer a high flow. also is this coming from one source or are you using several ph to get that flow? don't waste you time and money if you aren't willing to spend the money to get decent lighting. it's one of the most important aspects of trying to recreate a reef. Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 I was just wanting to know if i needed a new ballast, not if i could save money by reusing mine. yes, it is from one source. do you think i could slow the current by putting a piece of liverock in front of the nozzle thing? what do you think of this light for softies?- http://www.hellolights.com/13wretrokit.html with this bulb- http://www.hellolights.com/13w5010dayac.html Link to comment
mattie Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 incadscent bulbs DON't use a ballast I have seen the screw type mini power compacts that are 50/50 daylight and actinic. all you need is to screw them in, but I would always recommend more powerfull lighting. as far as the flow it depends on what you put in the tank. for a ten gallon 170 gph is fine if there is a some rock in there but some fish and soft coral dont like a strong flow so you need to be do a plan on what you want in the tank an go from there becouse some polyps don't require a lot of light and most of the nice stuff requires moderate lighting I'm with zizmans. lighting for corals is like engines in sports cars more power = more fun for the long term. Invest in a good light Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 thanks i will definately get moderate lighting. as for the corals. what corals are hardy,don't need too much light, and can live in that kind of flow? thanks Link to comment
mattie Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 some corals don't need much light or any at all yellow polyps are hardy and don't high lighting they are filter feeders and some of the sea fans have very low lighting needs and enjoy madorate water flow if you get some good lights most of the shrooms just need a good power compact and are good to begin with Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 how many watts? Link to comment
mattie Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 dwhite what size tank??? Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 it will be a ten gallon. Link to comment
mattie Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 http://www.marinedepot.com/a_lt_pc_csl.asp?CartId= always go for the most you can but I have seen people get positive results with 1 36w I run 2 x 65W on a 20G which are 24inch a 10 is usually 20 so you can get 1 96W QUAD or 2 x 36w Link to comment
mattie Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 http://www.esuweb.com/new_site/ccc_53101 this item has lots of power is fan cooled and is complete minus the legs to mount it which are inexpensive Link to comment
dwhite_2006 Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 does anyone know a good cichlid forum. Link to comment
Chick8198 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 http://cichlidforums.com Link to comment
maroonclown Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Originally posted by dwhite_2006 does anyone know a good cichlid forum. WTF does this have to do with lighting? Anyway, get the coralife aqualight 96w power-quad. It has to be one of the best light sources for a 10 gallon; only MH beats it. Link to comment
JohnnyMTB Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Hi, I'm looking for a great cheeseburger. Anyone?? Go with the Coralife 96w if you can afford it, I have it over my ten and I love it. Around $100 over at hellolights.com. Link to comment
sdbeazley Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 http://www.cichlid-forum.com/ is the best IMO. And I was wondering if 270 GPH`s is to strong for anything in a ten gallon which I am starting. The flow consists of an Aquaclear mini (100 gph) and a cheap powerhead at 170 gph. Link to comment
sdbeazley Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Oh actully too strong? Link to comment
onthefly Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 In and Out Burger.......best in the west!!! As for lighting......go as big as your check book will let you!!! As for Flow....170gph in a 10 is only 17x turn over! Granted if something is right near the outlet of a PH it going to get blasted, but my 5.5 has 210gph and thats 38x turn over and I want more! Link to comment
JohnnyMTB Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Agree on the flow, I have a AC 150 hang on with 3 AC Mini powerheads, hooked up to a wavemaker, on a 10g tank. The key is in creating different flow zones in your tank. My flow is the highest towards the top where I have my SPS, the flow is slower at the bottom where I keep my shrooms and ricordea. Link to comment
Reefmaniac Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Just my 2 cents: You want a minimum of 3 to 5 watts per gallon, but spectrum quality is at least as important. Link to comment
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