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I personally use an old strip light, but I know people do use CFL for fuge lighting.
From what I understand the trim is necessary to prevent bowing. Not 100%, though.
I agree with coylee
I don't think they are hated on so much...it is just that they are the lowest possible lighting setup that will sustain (some) corals. With T5 and MH...
a 'smashing start'.....hehehe...
hello fellow missourian, i'm in STL. Welcome! Are there any good reef stores in rolla? I really haven't spent any significant time in the city,...
Thanks for the suggestions all, I'm gonna have to do some research on your suggestions and see what fits.
purple reefer....lol
Dosing involves adding chemicals to your tank to keep their concentrations at certain levels. Generally you get a concentrate of a chemical you want...
Hey everybody - My display tank is a 25 gallons, with a 20 gallon fuge & AquaC Urchin skimmer. It currently houses my two clowns, whom I am going...
Ditto, the only reason I use gloves is to protect my hands from my vicious clownfish, who likes to sample my flesh from time to time . . .
I think the lighting will be fine.
Big Daddy Reefers!
hahaha thanks jeff.
Cool, thanks NEW REEFER and jeff. K+
Well I haven't had much experience with electrical stuff per se, but I'm a fairly competent person...;D How would I go about cutting the switch...
Hey everyone - I'm going to start setting up a breeder tank for my clowns, and have an old strip light lying around that I could use. The light is...
I can't really think of any other reason than gas exchange, and to prevent a film from developing on the surface. If you have enough oxygenation with...
Well it probably did reduce your nitrates, perhaps not to a measurable level though. Is the tank you are performing a water change on cycled? If so,...
I have an AquaC urchin, and it works rather well. Granted, this is the only serious skimmer I've owned, but it seems to work rather well. The...
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