Host for Clowns!

Kingumar · 11/03/2009, 12:27 AM

I have a 55gal and its a year old. I am looking for something for my clowns to host on. Basically want a new addition to my tank.

My lights are T5's 2X54W. Whatever can do well under these lights and look nice

please post suggestions..

fox2589 · 11/03/2009, 12:28 AM

maybe a leather coral of some kind..with that lighting def a low light coral..-drew

Slickcg33 · 11/03/2009, 01:56 AM

have your bulbs been replaced?

Kingumar · 11/03/2009, 12:27 PM

no not just yet, i was looking for some better lightning for my tank.

Any suggestions for better lights that i can place on top of my tank like t5's rather then hanging them? And that can support some SPS?

davocean · 11/03/2009, 01:36 PM

Another bank of T5's or a 4 bulb unit would be nice.
You could do a nem in that size tank, but it will limit coral space.
Hammer, frog, torch, things like that make a great alternative, and they don't move, something to consider.

Kingumar · 11/03/2009, 07:47 PM

could i just buy another alike t5 fixture and place it next to it? that will be 4 bulbs, just 2 different fixtures.

that will be 216W all together. Will i be able to keep SPS? Would it be safe to call my tank a sps and softies tank?

03sonicstang · 11/03/2009, 08:22 PM

My clown loves her Frog spawn; so much she nips my fingers when I get near it. I'm just using PC on my Nano Deluxe...but its only 12 gallons....

nikon187 · 11/03/2009, 08:55 PM

depends on the fixture.. If it has individual reflectors( One for each bulb) than i think you would be ok if not then i would save some cash and get a quality fixture that does,.

Kingumar · 11/03/2009, 10:10 PM

can someone point me to the right direction for decent lights for sps? something under $250 store price!

so i can look for used ones and get cheaper.

nikon187 · 11/04/2009, 07:10 PM

look into the tek lights..but are going to be hard pressed finding a fixture for under $250, a 4 bulb retro fit kit from reef geek is $299 and you still need to wire it up yourself and mount it.

fooseball08 · 11/05/2009, 01:37 AM

you also need to make sure you get good bulbs... most of the time the bulbs that come in a fixture in your $250 price range are crap... imho ATI makes the best t-5 bulbs... like stated above TEK is a good brand fixture but whatever you get make sure it has individually reflected bulbs

11/03/2009, 12:27 AM	#1
Kingumar Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137	Host for Clowns! I have a 55gal and its a year old. I am looking for something for my clowns to host on. Basically want a new addition to my tank. My lights are T5's 2X54W. Whatever can do well under these lights and look nice please post suggestions..

11/03/2009, 12:28 AM	#2
fox2589 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 557	maybe a leather coral of some kind..with that lighting def a low light coral..-drew __________________ Back in the game.and no its not the first time haha. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder,20 gallon sump,bubble magus nac 6,eheim 1250 return,175 halide on lumenarc mini.

11/03/2009, 01:56 AM	#3
Slickcg33 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saint Augustine, Fl Posts: 360	have your bulbs been replaced? __________________ 60gal Innovative Marine SR60 Nuvo 16g Mantis tank Current Tank Info: 60gal Innovative Marine SR60 Nuvo, 16g Mantis/clown tank

11/03/2009, 01:36 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Another bank of T5's or a 4 bulb unit would be nice. You could do a nem in that size tank, but it will limit coral space. Hammer, frog, torch, things like that make a great alternative, and they don't move, something to consider. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/03/2009, 12:27 PM	#4
Kingumar Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137	no not just yet, i was looking for some better lightning for my tank. Any suggestions for better lights that i can place on top of my tank like t5's rather then hanging them? And that can support some SPS?

11/03/2009, 07:47 PM	#6
Kingumar Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137	could i just buy another alike t5 fixture and place it next to it? that will be 4 bulbs, just 2 different fixtures. that will be 216W all together. Will i be able to keep SPS? Would it be safe to call my tank a sps and softies tank?

11/03/2009, 08:22 PM	#7
03sonicstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 500	My clown loves her Frog spawn; so much she nips my fingers when I get near it. I'm just using PC on my Nano Deluxe...but its only 12 gallons....

11/03/2009, 08:55 PM	#8
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	depends on the fixture.. If it has individual reflectors( One for each bulb) than i think you would be ok if not then i would save some cash and get a quality fixture that does,.

11/03/2009, 10:10 PM	#9
Kingumar Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137	can someone point me to the right direction for decent lights for sps? something under $250 store price! so i can look for used ones and get cheaper.

11/04/2009, 07:10 PM	#10
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	look into the tek lights..but are going to be hard pressed finding a fixture for under $250, a 4 bulb retro fit kit from reef geek is $299 and you still need to wire it up yourself and mount it.

11/05/2009, 01:37 AM	#11
fooseball08 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 56	you also need to make sure you get good bulbs... most of the time the bulbs that come in a fixture in your $250 price range are crap... imho ATI makes the best t-5 bulbs... like stated above TEK is a good brand fixture but whatever you get make sure it has individually reflected bulbs