Advice PLEASE!!

[Erikmichael23]

Im starting my first tank...i would just like a little advice...i read a few sw books and done tons of research I would really appreciate a small piece of advice I may not have heared from a personal experience..thanks so much

 

[huma-huma]

stay committed...no matter what..its worth it 100x over once correctly establshed

 

[Erikmichael23]

Oop..From your personal experience...

 

[twisted metal]

Time is key. Don't rush, it will cause less stress. And the cost of money will be cheaper. Well not cheaper, but spent over time to enjoy the comfort of your tank.

 

[huma-huma]

ahh from experience.. id def say try to have an "ultimate" plan for your tank (fowlr or coral,community or aggressive, etc.) this will save you alot of confusion and stress as you piece together your tank

 

[Erikmichael23]

I only have 74watt lighting for now...can I even own coral or anything cool like that? Im planning on getting a better light..

 

[Erikmichael23]

Its t5 lighting with a 37gal tank

 

[slitherbomb]

I only have 74watt lighting for now...can I even own coral or anything cool like that? Im planning on getting a better light..

What's the exact fixture, bulbs, watts of bulbs? Also, technically you can keep coral even if you don't have lights, because there are coral that don't require lights, and there are also coral that don't require much light.

 

[Erikmichael23]

Not sure what the fixture is but its got 3 bulbs for day 2 aqua blue and 1 10k...and a strip of leds for night...

 

[Erikmichael23]

24 watt each on the 3 day lights..

 

[Erikmichael23]

72 watts...oops

 

[slitherbomb]

How long is the fixture? 24" or 20"? Also does it have only 1 reflector or does it have 1 individual reflector for each bulb?

 

[Erikmichael23]

At least 24 I think its 30in and im not sure I know it has one...

 

[slitherbomb]

Then you can probably get low to medium light coral.