Re-introduction and Inquiries

Killjoysgal · 01/25/2012, 11:06 PM

Hi folks,

As you can see, I've been cruising these forums for a while, as I had a wonderful 55g setup about 7 years ago. I took down the system because I moved from an apartment to a home.

About 6 months ago I setup a new 55g tank, and have spent this time agonizing over what to put in it. Right now it's just one sally light foot, hermit crabs, and a nassarius cruising around in the sand.

Since I only have power compact lighting, I will be sticking with soft corals. On top of soft corals, I'm thinking about a lawnmower blenny just to have some more activity and keep algae under control.

Any additional suggestions as far as livestock? Does anyone have any lighting suggestions?

Thanks!

Usul0 · 01/25/2012, 11:42 PM

More info on your system would help, but power compacts are considered sub par now a days. T5s are not much of a leap power and cost wise and greatly increase your coral keeping. But if you keep the power compacts, mushrooms should be fine as well as most leathers.

Killjoysgal · 01/26/2012, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the quick reply!

I am running an AC70 power filter rigged as a small refugium, and have a HOB eShopps skimmer.

I know I can't get too enthusiastic with live stock because I don't have a sump with additional equipment, or larger refugia.

For lighting, would it be better to jump from the power compacts to LEDs, so that I don't have to worry about future bulb purchases?

Mandosh · 01/26/2012, 12:04 AM

If you're only wanting to keep softies you can probably get some LEDs that will do the job for a very reasonable price.

01/25/2012, 11:06 PM	#1
Killjoysgal Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 18	Re-introduction and Inquiries Hi folks, As you can see, I've been cruising these forums for a while, as I had a wonderful 55g setup about 7 years ago. I took down the system because I moved from an apartment to a home. About 6 months ago I setup a new 55g tank, and have spent this time agonizing over what to put in it. Right now it's just one sally light foot, hermit crabs, and a nassarius cruising around in the sand. Since I only have power compact lighting, I will be sticking with soft corals. On top of soft corals, I'm thinking about a lawnmower blenny just to have some more activity and keep algae under control. Any additional suggestions as far as livestock? Does anyone have any lighting suggestions? Thanks!

01/25/2012, 11:42 PM	#2
Usul0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wooden Shack in PA Posts: 46	More info on your system would help, but power compacts are considered sub par now a days. T5s are not much of a leap power and cost wise and greatly increase your coral keeping. But if you keep the power compacts, mushrooms should be fine as well as most leathers. __________________ I often drift while I drive Current Tank Info: 29 gal + 20 sump, 55 gal + 40 sump

01/26/2012, 12:00 AM	#3
Killjoysgal Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 18	Thanks for the quick reply! I am running an AC70 power filter rigged as a small refugium, and have a HOB eShopps skimmer. I know I can't get too enthusiastic with live stock because I don't have a sump with additional equipment, or larger refugia. For lighting, would it be better to jump from the power compacts to LEDs, so that I don't have to worry about future bulb purchases?

01/26/2012, 12:04 AM	#4
Mandosh Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 51	If you're only wanting to keep softies you can probably get some LEDs that will do the job for a very reasonable price.