Begginer Questions

Discussion in 'Coral' started by reefgirl16, Jun 15, 2011.

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  1. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    You'll be fine with 20x turnover. Just get a turkey baster and dust your corals off from time to time. At least once a week.
     
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  2. thepanfish

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    Usually you don't have too, but as a trear (once a week) just put a peice of mysis near its tentacles when they extend. It'll take care of the rest.
     
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  3. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    OH WOW!!! the Xenia is so cool!!
     
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  4. thepanfish

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    As for lighting 2 PAR (screw into a regular socket, google PAR38 ) type bulbs would be excellant. And you don't have to replace them, they last up to 10 years. T5 bulbs you would have to replace every 6-9 months.
     
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  5. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    even with all the natural light??
     
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  6. wasitgreen

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    IMO, I'd keep it away from natural light as much as possible, it promotes algae growth.
     
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  7. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    ah true.
     
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  8. thepanfish

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    Yeah, until it takes over your entire tank! Pumping Xenia is OK as long as you have it on its own rock, but regular stuff, JUST SAY NO.
     
    thepanfish, Jun 15, 2011
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  9. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    mmmm i was wanting to get Zoas and candy cane
     
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  10. thepanfish

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    Natural light not only groes algae but may cause temp swings. And it gives your tank an ugly 6500K look.
     
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