First Post - Hi Guys - New Frag Tanks

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 08:16 PM

Hi Guys, First Post here!

After having a local fish store here in Orlando, FL set up my Red Sea Max S650, I decided to set up a couple smaller tanks on my own for growing coral.

The tanks are still cycling and I can't wait to start adding coral. I'm thinking of getting some things from Jason Fox and Sexy Corals.

This weekend I set up the Radion lights, Vortech Pumps, and an Apex AquaController.

I am still learning a lot, but absolutely love this hobby!

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:00 PM

I noticed the sticky for new members. Can't move or delete. My bad.

ajcanale · 07/14/2012, 09:05 PM

So you have radions on your frag tanks and t-5's on your display ?!? O.o

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:09 PM

RSM 650 does not make it easy or I would have it loaded up

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:10 PM

Are there concerns with LED growing coral? I've heard different things...

ajcanale · 07/14/2012, 09:15 PM

Gotcha. Regarding Sexy Corals.... I wouldn't do business with retailers who so clearly alter the coloration(vibrance) of their coral pictures. It's too obvious and seems misleading. But thats just me.

ajcanale · 07/14/2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefLine

Are there concerns with LED growing coral? I've heard different things...

Not that I have seen, just be sure to acclimate all corals properly. I would highly recommend not running your radions anywhere near 100%... 70% tops.

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:16 PM

Ahhhh thanks man. Haven't ordered anything yet. Thanks for the heads up.

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:24 PM

Thanks AJ!

Why would you recommend 70%?

Is the issue with the hardware or the corals/fish?

DCBB · 07/14/2012, 09:32 PM

LED lighting will grow coral no problem! Radion lights in the natural mode will be to powerful for new coral, take your time and acclimate

ajcanale · 07/14/2012, 09:32 PM

Just based on your pics... I'd say 70% max spectrum, and thats pushing it. Radions are potent. When I converted over from dual 250w 20k halides, I toasted several of my sps colonies/frags. LED's are brighter than they appear. Especially the light blue spectrum.

5 months in, I'm running mine at a maximum of 70% and not even full spectrum, and my tank is a lot deeper than your two 30 gallons or whatever they are.

ReefLine · 07/14/2012, 09:51 PM

Great Info, thanks AJ and DCBB!

07/14/2012, 08:16 PM	#1
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	First Post - Hi Guys - New Frag Tanks Hi Guys, First Post here! After having a local fish store here in Orlando, FL set up my Red Sea Max S650, I decided to set up a couple smaller tanks on my own for growing coral. The tanks are still cycling and I can't wait to start adding coral. I'm thinking of getting some things from Jason Fox and Sexy Corals. This weekend I set up the Radion lights, Vortech Pumps, and an Apex AquaController. I am still learning a lot, but absolutely love this hobby!

07/14/2012, 09:05 PM	#3
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	So you have radions on your frag tanks and t-5's on your display ?!? O.o __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

07/14/2012, 09:15 PM	#6
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	Gotcha. Regarding Sexy Corals.... I wouldn't do business with retailers who so clearly alter the coloration(vibrance) of their coral pictures. It's too obvious and seems misleading. But thats just me. __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

07/14/2012, 09:32 PM	#11
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	Just based on your pics... I'd say 70% max spectrum, and thats pushing it. Radions are potent. When I converted over from dual 250w 20k halides, I toasted several of my sps colonies/frags. LED's are brighter than they appear. Especially the light blue spectrum. 5 months in, I'm running mine at a maximum of 70% and not even full spectrum, and my tank is a lot deeper than your two 30 gallons or whatever they are. __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

07/14/2012, 09:00 PM	#2
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	I noticed the sticky for new members. Can't move or delete. My bad.

07/14/2012, 09:09 PM	#4
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	RSM 650 does not make it easy or I would have it loaded up

07/14/2012, 09:10 PM	#5
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	Are there concerns with LED growing coral? I've heard different things...

07/14/2012, 09:16 PM	#8
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	Ahhhh thanks man. Haven't ordered anything yet. Thanks for the heads up.

07/14/2012, 09:24 PM	#9
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	Thanks AJ! Why would you recommend 70%? Is the issue with the hardware or the corals/fish?

07/14/2012, 09:32 PM	#10
DCBB Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 65	LED lighting will grow coral no problem! Radion lights in the natural mode will be to powerful for new coral, take your time and acclimate

07/14/2012, 09:51 PM	#12
ReefLine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8	Great Info, thanks AJ and DCBB!