Corals

Dudditz · 09/25/2010, 02:22 AM

Ok so you might need to bear with me hear, still trying to get to grips with this...

So, I have a small tanks with a depth of 10 inches. On the bottom, there is around an inch of sand.

Now, as I was handed this tank, everything is as standard, including the lighting.

It needs a couple of new bulbs so I was thinking of upgrading them to bulbs capable of giving sufficient light to corals.

Would corals survive in my tank and what would be the ideal lighting?

Gracias!

Denbf58 · 09/25/2010, 06:23 AM

we need more info. how many gallons is the tank ? when you the lights are standard are they t8 bulbs or t5? do you have a skimmer how long has the tank been up and runnig

Bretts05jeep · 09/25/2010, 07:38 AM

if you just want something simple to start with dark color mushrooms can live under just about any lighting.

theatrus · 09/25/2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dudditz

Now, as I was handed this tank, everything is as standard, including the lighting.

It needs a couple of new bulbs so I was thinking of upgrading them to bulbs capable of giving sufficient light to corals.

Would corals survive in my tank and what would be the ideal lighting?

Gracias!

Are you talking about a normal output fluorescent fish light? If so the only thing you'll be able to run is mushrooms. You'll need to replace the light fixture for anything else.

Dustin1300 · 09/25/2010, 12:33 PM

Sounds like you need to do some research. Hobby can be rather expensive and I'm guessing that your tank is rather small with such a low depth. Greater volume makes for an 'easier' and more stable tank. Give us better details and we'll help out to get you on the right path. Mushrooms are nearly bullet proof and will reproduce like rabbits if you have the right conditions. Great coral to start with for a new beginner. Most corals are going to rely on lighting so your options are limited with standard aquarium fixtures found in the freshwater hobby.

09/25/2010, 02:22 AM	#1
Dudditz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 7	Corals Ok so you might need to bear with me hear, still trying to get to grips with this... So, I have a small tanks with a depth of 10 inches. On the bottom, there is around an inch of sand. Now, as I was handed this tank, everything is as standard, including the lighting. It needs a couple of new bulbs so I was thinking of upgrading them to bulbs capable of giving sufficient light to corals. Would corals survive in my tank and what would be the ideal lighting? Gracias!

09/25/2010, 06:23 AM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	we need more info. how many gallons is the tank ? when you the lights are standard are they t8 bulbs or t5? do you have a skimmer how long has the tank been up and runnig __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

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Bretts05jeep Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 510	if you just want something simple to start with dark color mushrooms can live under just about any lighting.

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Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Sounds like you need to do some research. Hobby can be rather expensive and I'm guessing that your tank is rather small with such a low depth. Greater volume makes for an 'easier' and more stable tank. Give us better details and we'll help out to get you on the right path. Mushrooms are nearly bullet proof and will reproduce like rabbits if you have the right conditions. Great coral to start with for a new beginner. Most corals are going to rely on lighting so your options are limited with standard aquarium fixtures found in the freshwater hobby.