New 20 gallon setup

[Mr. FishMan]

On a side note, I was finally able to order a stand for the 20L. Should be here by the end of next week!

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[Macscale]

http://www.gtaaquaria.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50985&page=2

I found a good review on it for a 20g? It's giving me hope.

 

[Macscale]

Suddenly I have found lots of topics on the Orbit... Most people say it's great for medium and low light corals.

 

[nelix10]

My tank is 18 deep!

 

[Macscale]

Do you think the 2" less on mine would make a big difference?

 

[nelix10]

Really believe growth will be effected!

 

[Macscale]

On mine or Mr Fishmans?

 

[nelix10]

Any tank! The par value is is too weak for growth! They look great they function well , but .25watt LEDs are to weak! Does matter how many there are they won't penetrate the water well! Remember most all coral are mainly photosynthetic!

 

[Macscale]

So you think I shouldn't I with it?

 

[Mr. FishMan]

There's that word again - penetrate. The lower watt LEDs will do better on a shallow tank. Id say 16" might be pushing it a bit, but it depends on what you want to keep in your tank.

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[Macscale]

Softies and LPS

 

[Macscale]

I think I'll have to go with the EVO we talked about earlier.... But I'm not sure.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

According to the chart you should be able keep some low light LPS corals toward the top of your tank, and most soft corals including Zoas and Mushrooms in the mid to lower sections. Its all about where you place them.

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[Macscale]

Do you think I'd be able to have frogspawn? They are one of my favorites along with bubble coral.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

You're asking the wrong person haha I'm new to corals myself.

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[Mr. FishMan]

The EVO would probably be your best bet. You should be able to keep any type of coral with that setup.

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[Macscale]

Haha I just noticed! The EVO looks good. With timer I think it runs the daylight pattern too but I'm not sure. The only reason I liked the orbit was because it had cool features.

 

[Macscale]

What do you think about the EBAY/TaoTronics LEDS that a lot of people use.

 

[nelix10]

Heard lots of good things! Just make sure you get a dimmable fixture!

 

[Macscale]

Obviously. Don't want to bleach out the corals!