so excited, one more step closer - Aquarium Advice

pufferman · 06-18-2005, 11:09 PM

Hey all,

I m SOO excited. I just ordered my new 30" Lunar Aqualights from hellolights.com!!! I was just wondering what kind of corals could i keep on my 29 gallon tank. I know i can keep soft corals, but can i keep a BTA or a carpet anemone for my clowns. ITs is 18" in height [acronym:8df5ca23fc="For your info"]FYI[/acronym:8df5ca23fc].

[acronym:8df5ca23fc="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:8df5ca23fc]

P-MAN

Fluff · 06-19-2005, 07:57 AM

What's the wattage of your bulbs? I believe carpet anemones require high light. Bubble tips are moderate lighting.

pufferman · 06-19-2005, 09:38 AM

Its 130w of [acronym:fc5adef631="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:fc5adef631] lighting. One Actinic [acronym:fc5adef631="Actinic lighting"]03[/acronym:fc5adef631] bulb and one 10,000K daylight bulb.

Fluff · 06-19-2005, 09:51 AM

I would say a bubble tip would do well under that lighting.

**lando** · 06-21-2005, 07:51 AM

A BTA is a good choice for that lighting. You can also keep several varieties of corals. I would skip the carpet, [acronym:da3c98ea41="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:da3c98ea41] is best for these guys as they typcially dwell on the substrate and [acronym:da3c98ea41="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:da3c98ea41] just won't penetrate to that depth. Plus, carpets can get huge, a 29 is just to small for one. Enjoy your new light!

pufferman · 06-23-2005, 12:18 AM

i have a question about the adjustable mounting legs for the aqualight. I ordered a perfecto glass canopy, but because of the mounting legs, i m afraid that they will conflict. How do i deal with this, will i have to cut the glass?

**lando** · 06-23-2005, 06:37 AM

I am not sure if they will get in the way or not, but I would just skip the glass cover. If you go topless, you will get much better light penetration into the tank. Your light-loving animals will thank you for it. It will also promote better gas exchange between your tank and the air and help keep your temp down.

06-18-2005, 11:09 PM	#1
pufferman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose California USA Posts: 333 Images: 5	so excited, one more step closer Hey all, I m SOO excited. I just ordered my new 30" Lunar Aqualights from hellolights.com!!! I was just wondering what kind of corals could i keep on my 29 gallon tank. I know i can keep soft corals, but can i keep a BTA or a carpet anemone for my clowns. ITs is 18" in height [acronym:8df5ca23fc="For your info"]FYI[/acronym:8df5ca23fc]. [acronym:8df5ca23fc="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:8df5ca23fc] P-MAN __________________ 30 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym] tank;EHEIM ECCO 2235 Canister Filter w/Miracle-Working Chemi-Pure TetraTec UV1 [acronym="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym] Sterilizer;Rio 50 Powerhead ;130w [acronym="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym] lighting;33 Lbs. of Tonga Branch [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym];Nature's Ocean Live Sand (the bagged stuff) Livestock:2-Ocellaris Clownfish;9-Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs;1-Regal Tang;Zoanthids, Pineapple Brain coral, Sebae Anemone, Colt Coral, Galaxea Tank Specs as of December 29, 2005:Ammonia:0;Nitrite: 0;Nitrate=0;[acronym="Copper"]Cu[/acronym]:0 [acronym="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym]: 8.3 [acronym="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym]: 1.028;Temp: 79-84 degrees F (Adjusts throughout the day)

06-19-2005, 07:57 AM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,524 Images: 29	What's the wattage of your bulbs? I believe carpet anemones require high light. Bubble tips are moderate lighting. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

06-19-2005, 09:38 AM	#3
pufferman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose California USA Posts: 333 Images: 5	Its 130w of [acronym:fc5adef631="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:fc5adef631] lighting. One Actinic [acronym:fc5adef631="Actinic lighting"]03[/acronym:fc5adef631] bulb and one 10,000K daylight bulb. __________________ 30 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym] tank;EHEIM ECCO 2235 Canister Filter w/Miracle-Working Chemi-Pure TetraTec UV1 [acronym="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym] Sterilizer;Rio 50 Powerhead ;130w [acronym="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym] lighting;33 Lbs. of Tonga Branch [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym];Nature's Ocean Live Sand (the bagged stuff) Livestock:2-Ocellaris Clownfish;9-Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs;1-Regal Tang;Zoanthids, Pineapple Brain coral, Sebae Anemone, Colt Coral, Galaxea Tank Specs as of December 29, 2005:Ammonia:0;Nitrite: 0;Nitrate=0;[acronym="Copper"]Cu[/acronym]:0 [acronym="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym]: 8.3 [acronym="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym]: 1.028;Temp: 79-84 degrees F (Adjusts throughout the day)

06-19-2005, 09:51 AM	#4
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,524 Images: 29	I would say a bubble tip would do well under that lighting. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

06-21-2005, 07:51 AM	#5
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,624 Images: 46	A BTA is a good choice for that lighting. You can also keep several varieties of corals. I would skip the carpet, [acronym:da3c98ea41="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:da3c98ea41] is best for these guys as they typcially dwell on the substrate and [acronym:da3c98ea41="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:da3c98ea41] just won't penetrate to that depth. Plus, carpets can get huge, a 29 is just to small for one. Enjoy your new light! __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-23-2005, 12:18 AM	#6
pufferman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose California USA Posts: 333 Images: 5	i have a question about the adjustable mounting legs for the aqualight. I ordered a perfecto glass canopy, but because of the mounting legs, i m afraid that they will conflict. How do i deal with this, will i have to cut the glass? __________________ 30 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym] tank;EHEIM ECCO 2235 Canister Filter w/Miracle-Working Chemi-Pure TetraTec UV1 [acronym="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym] Sterilizer;Rio 50 Powerhead ;130w [acronym="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym] lighting;33 Lbs. of Tonga Branch [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym];Nature's Ocean Live Sand (the bagged stuff) Livestock:2-Ocellaris Clownfish;9-Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs;1-Regal Tang;Zoanthids, Pineapple Brain coral, Sebae Anemone, Colt Coral, Galaxea Tank Specs as of December 29, 2005:Ammonia:0;Nitrite: 0;Nitrate=0;[acronym="Copper"]Cu[/acronym]:0 [acronym="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym]: 8.3 [acronym="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym]: 1.028;Temp: 79-84 degrees F (Adjusts throughout the day)

06-23-2005, 06:37 AM	#7
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,624 Images: 46	I am not sure if they will get in the way or not, but I would just skip the glass cover. If you go topless, you will get much better light penetration into the tank. Your light-loving animals will thank you for it. It will also promote better gas exchange between your tank and the air and help keep your temp down. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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