l3lumarlin
Aquarium Advice Newbie
So I just moved into a condo (the first place I've ever owned) and I have decided that I'm ready to have an aquarium again. My parents had an aquarium when I was younger and I had one back in the day but never as complex as the setup I am starting now.
So far I have only purchased my tanks. I grabbed a 20 gallon long 30x12x12 for my main tank which fits perfectly into my shelving and I like how it is shorter so I can look in through the top of the tank when I'm up close. I also picked up a 29 gallon for my sump tank. The local fish store wanted $200 for a 20 gallon with plexi glued into it for a make shift sump. I know I can make the same thing for 1/2 the price.
The guy working at the store said that 4 24" 24w T-5 bulbs will be enough to keep some maxima clams alive in my tank but another guy who overheard me talking to him said that I would need at least a 150w HQI bulb. I'm worried that a 150w HQI will be to much light for such a shallow tank. the lamp will be mounted about 4 inches above the tank.
I'll try to post some pictures and keep my progress updated but I could really use some input on what lighting would be optimal for my tank! Thanks!
So far I have only purchased my tanks. I grabbed a 20 gallon long 30x12x12 for my main tank which fits perfectly into my shelving and I like how it is shorter so I can look in through the top of the tank when I'm up close. I also picked up a 29 gallon for my sump tank. The local fish store wanted $200 for a 20 gallon with plexi glued into it for a make shift sump. I know I can make the same thing for 1/2 the price.
The guy working at the store said that 4 24" 24w T-5 bulbs will be enough to keep some maxima clams alive in my tank but another guy who overheard me talking to him said that I would need at least a 150w HQI bulb. I'm worried that a 150w HQI will be to much light for such a shallow tank. the lamp will be mounted about 4 inches above the tank.
I'll try to post some pictures and keep my progress updated but I could really use some input on what lighting would be optimal for my tank! Thanks!