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[delayed63]

i'm new here, just saying hi to everyone. kind of new to the hobby. seems this site is way more informative then any pet store.

 

[frank arriaga]

Hi welcome aboard

 

[delayed63]

thanks

 

[masterswimmer]

Welcome aboard and nice to see a new face. Lots of great info here. Just use the search feature and you'll find just about any answer you need.......or just ask

Russ

 

[crox99]

Welcome to MR. Can you give us a description of your tank?

 

[delayed63]

actually i have a question about lighting. i have a 150 gal. the lighting consist of 4 72" bulbs (2 actinic white, 2 actinic blue ) t 12 is this good enough. the whole system was given to me, not sure if i should change it.

 

[masterswimmer]

It all depends on what animals you're keeping in there.

 

[delayed63]

mostly fish, have 2 anemone (long tenticle, carpet) i have some yellow polyps (seem to be growing like crazy) some ricordia, and a friend also gave me an orange sponge. i think these are mostly low light, but eventualy want to get different coral.

 

[delayed63]

i have 150 gal, with 2 overflow. oceanic sump powered by little giant pump. berlin pro skimmer, 4 t12 72" lights (2white 2blue) 100lbs live rock, 50lbs live sand, 3 powerheads.
the whole system was given to me for free, so i guess it's not bad for the price. lol

 

[meschaefer]

i have 150 gal, with 2 overflow. oceanic sump powered by little giant pump. berlin pro skimmer, 4 t12 72" lights (2white 2blue) 100lbs live rock, 50lbs live sand, 3 powerheads.
the whole system was given to me for free, so i guess it's not bad for the price. lol

Hi, and welcome to MR

Nice set up for the price. The lighting may be on the low side for the anenomes which are for the most part considered high light animals.

 

[masterswimmer]

In order to successfully keep the anemones, you should absolutely upgrade your lighting. MH or T5 lighting would be the advisable next step.

Your skimmer is also a piece of equipment that should be upgraded.
More water flow within the tank (powerheads) will help your anemones flourish.

Since the price was so good spending the money for lighting, a skimmer and powerheads would be a very small fee for entry into this hobby.

Russ

 

[delayed63]

lol true i tried to find other bulbs to fit, but having a hard time finding them in 72". any suggestions, or should i just change the whole lighting system.

 

[reefman]

welcome to MR
take some pics of the lighting fixture. then we have more ideas

 

[Timbo]

spend the money and do what russ suggested. upgrade to a new light system, get a kick a$$ skimmer and the system will be much more reef friendly. keep an eye out in the fs forum for a good deal on skimmers and lights. i personally like metal halides, but your electric bill will go up by adding them.

 

[jhale]

welcome to MR,

you might be able to keep the lights you have and add some retrofit metal halides to them. once you know what you need check out our for sale forum, prices can't be beat here.

 

[KathyC]

Welcome to MR !! Lucky you with a free tank..more $ to spend on the equipment you'll want to upgrade!
Have any pics?

 

[Bob 1000]

Welcome to the wonderful world of MRRR....Happy Reefing...

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Welcome to MR

 

[Awibrandy]

Welcome to the family! Have fun!!

 

[pmui]

Welcome..Welcome!