33 gallon lighting - Aquarium Advice

Fish_fanatic · 06-23-2005, 08:48 AM

Hey guys, I am in the process of setting up a 33 gallon [acronym:2e948b4e4d="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2e948b4e4d] tank. I would like for this tank to have some polyps, zoos and maby an anemone. Would 110 watts of power compacts be enough? (Im looking at a 36" Strip light that houses 2 55 watt bulbs)

-Thanks

Bearfan · 06-23-2005, 09:39 AM

Fine for the zoos and polyps, on the border for a BTA or RBTA.

06-23-2005, 10:19 AM

If your tank length will support a 36" light, go with a 2x96w [acronym:247b8b5b6a="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:247b8b5b6a] set up. Your tank will be rock'in with that. You'll have quite a range of choices for coral types including some species of [acronym:247b8b5b6a="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:247b8b5b6a]. Be wary of anemone pruchases though. They are not reef animals and if this tank is to be for the most part a coral tank, you may wish to reconsider it's addition.

In general the tank should be 1 year + before any such animal is added so in that time aquire the corals you wish. I am fairly sure when the tank is ready for the possible addition of an anemone, you will have second thoughts.

Cheers
Steve

Jason · 06-23-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm with steve, I would reconsider getting an anemone if I were you. They are a ton of trouble sometimes.

Bearfan · 06-23-2005, 12:19 PM

The relationship between my gold stripe maroon clown and RBTA is a wonderful addition to my tank. I did wait over a year before adding them, though.

Fish_fanatic · 06-24-2005, 01:03 PM

Well I just got back From Big Als and ended up buying the 2x96 [acronym:10539c143d="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:10539c143d] set up. Its looks great

Ohh and one more quick question, are hermits and snails reef safe?

-Thanks

06-25-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish_fanatic

Ohh and one more quick question, are hermits and snails reef safe?

Anything with claws should be considered an opportunistic feeder. What is generally sold in the stores is considered reef safe but there's no way of ensuring they will remain so. Certain species are less likely than others (zebra, scarlets et al) but should still be treated with a certain level of caution.

Most of the snails sold in the hobby are just fine. There a a few species sold for their shell shapes that make an interesting [acronym:622f0a31ec="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:622f0a31ec] addition but should not be trusted in a reef tank. Just stick with the well known/recognized species and you'll do just fine. Be sure to get as wide variety of species as possible for best results.

Cheers
Steve

06-23-2005, 08:48 AM	#1
Fish_fanatic Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 141	33 gallon lighting Hey guys, I am in the process of setting up a 33 gallon [acronym:2e948b4e4d="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2e948b4e4d] tank. I would like for this tank to have some polyps, zoos and maby an anemone. Would 110 watts of power compacts be enough? (Im looking at a 36" Strip light that houses 2 55 watt bulbs) -Thanks

06-23-2005, 09:39 AM	#2
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Fine for the zoos and polyps, on the border for a BTA or RBTA. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

06-23-2005, 12:19 PM	#5
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	The relationship between my gold stripe maroon clown and RBTA is a wonderful addition to my tank. I did wait over a year before adding them, though. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

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06-23-2005, 10:19 AM	#3
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	If your tank length will support a 36" light, go with a 2x96w [acronym:247b8b5b6a="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:247b8b5b6a] set up. Your tank will be rock'in with that. You'll have quite a range of choices for coral types including some species of [acronym:247b8b5b6a="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:247b8b5b6a]. Be wary of anemone pruchases though. They are not reef animals and if this tank is to be for the most part a coral tank, you may wish to reconsider it's addition. In general the tank should be 1 year + before any such animal is added so in that time aquire the corals you wish. I am fairly sure when the tank is ready for the possible addition of an anemone, you will have second thoughts. Cheers Steve

06-23-2005, 11:23 AM	#4
Jason Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: GA Posts: 508 Images: 1	I'm with steve, I would reconsider getting an anemone if I were you. They are a ton of trouble sometimes.

06-24-2005, 01:03 PM	#6
Fish_fanatic Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 141	Well I just got back From Big Als and ended up buying the 2x96 [acronym:10539c143d="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:10539c143d] set up. Its looks great Ohh and one more quick question, are hermits and snails reef safe? -Thanks