lighting question

[spencelee10]

Are the coralife mini compact fluorescent 50/50 bulbs good for the standard hood if all I want to keep are soft corals and maybe a couple lps in a 15 gallon high? Has anyone used these with success in a small aquarium.

Here's the link:
Coralife Mini Compact Fluorescent 50/50 Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Sorry I'm not sure how to imbed it on my phones browser

 

[ccCapt]

In a 15 high, I would say that's pushing the low light limit. Mushrooms and zoas would probably be OK, not sure about LPS.

 

[iDream]

IMO spend the extra money and get a fixture you'll love and be safe in keeping everything from softies to LPS to the lower light SPS.

What's the width of the tank? A good 2-bulb T5HO fixture will do endless amounts of good for you

 

[spencelee10]

The tank is 20 inches long. Are there any good t5 fixtures of that length

 

[iDream]

Look into a 24" fixture

Nova extreme 24" 2-bulb

fishneedit.com 2ft 2-bulb fixture

The over hang is little to none and much better for you to use IMO

 

[spencelee10]

How would I mount it on my tank

 

[iDream]

They come with legs for you to mount them on top of the tank

 

[spencelee10]

But will I still b able to with the over hang? I thought the legs were at the very ends. Are they adjustable?

 

[Flake]

on most fixtures, the legs have the ability to move along the entire light. It should be able to fit perfectly.

 

[spencelee10]

Ok sounds good. thanks. also any stocking ideas? I was thinking either 2 clowns or a firefish and a yellow watchman goby

 

[iDream]

15G? You could do one clown, not two. The gobies would be good, and add a pistol for the watchman if you wanted

 

[spencelee10]

Will an ocellaris be fine by itself or does it need a partner

 

[iDream]

It'll certainly be happy by itself

 

[spencelee10]

Could I do one clown and a firefish or will the clown get too aggressive? Or is that too much bioload

 

[spencelee10]

Also what about a pair if yellow tail damsels? I'm not sure what their tank requirements are

 

[iDream]

Hmm, I think you could do it. But then again I tend to overstock so I may be in the wrong.

When I had a clown and my firefish the goby tended to hide a lot more. Not only are the clowns somewhat aggressive but the goby is pretty skiddish, make sure you have a tight-fitting top as well

 

[Flake]

In that small of a tank, I don't think you'd see the firefish much, I'd think that clown would bully a bit and keep him hiding.

 

[spencelee10]

Alright. What about the damsels? Do they need a larger tank? If not could I keep one clown and one yellow tail? I've read they're the most docile of the damsels.

 

[jsmith]

Yellow tails are aggressive . Though i have one now i started with two. They seem to be okay towards ny other fish it was only aggression towards each other.

 

[jsmith]

I would still get two they are so cheap and if there is a problem return one. Id say ur best best would be the goby fire combo with a pistol... i too like to over stock ..just keep in mind the pwc u will be doing