chickers
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I started a 30 gallon salt water tank about 6 wks ago. I started with 50lbs of reef rock, 5 lbs of lr and one 20 watt Aurora 50/50 light. ( finances were a little tight) Let it go through the cycling and then diatoms appeared. Because we are 2 hrs away from the aquarium store, I had to wait a couple of weeks more before adding 5lbs more of lr and another 20 watt Aurora 50/50 as well as a 20 watt actinic light. I had the water tested at the store and they said it was good but to watch the nitrates. I also added 6 hermit crabs and 4 snails and they seem to be doing fine. I would like to eventually add some soft corals and a couple of clown fish. Do I have enough lighting for this? My tank is 12"w, 36"l, and 18"deep. I have a double fixture and a single one, and no room for any more. If this is not sufficient lighting, do you have any suggestions on how I can improve on what I have to work with. Maybe a different kind of bulb or something. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks, Cheri
Thanks, Cheri