Thinking about upgrading my lighting?

[jimidalock]

But I'm not sure if it is necessary. I have a 55 gal with lots of corals lps, zoas, and just acouple of fish, you get the idea. I'm using cf lighting and while everything looks great, I don't see alot of growth. I also just got a piece of Acan Lord and I don't know how it will do under cf lighting.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

There are a million other variable that could contribute to slow growth rates, but I would say in your case, the lights are certainly a good place to start your upgrade.

How are you water params?

How is the rest of the system setup? Skimmer, Sump, etc?

 

[jimidalock]

Water has been great for months, I have an Aquaclear filter and a seaclone 100 protien skimmer. I do about a 7gal water change weekly. But I don't really use suppplements. Ph 8.2, alk 3.20,cal 450, mag1500. Plenty of coralline on the 90 lbs of LR with a bare bottom.

 

[NYreefNoob]

what are you using to test. on a 55g you will need more that a aquaclear hob filter and throw the seaclone away, i would worry more about getting a better skimmer than lights

 

[jimidalock]

I use Salifert test kits and I haven't lost any corals or fish. But any suggestions you might make would be helpful.

 

[alfani]

i had a power pc light be4 on my 55gal for a few months. did not grow much...get a set of T5 and trash the seaclown

 

[jimidalock]

Thanks, I just ordered a remora pro from Marine depot. I take suggestions well. And I think I'm going to add a pair of mh pendants to supplement my pc's.

 

[JLAudio]

I also think a sump or sump/fuge w/ filter sock would be a more appropriate filtration method for a reef tank rather than the hang on

 

[jimidalock]

Thanks, ya I think your right and the sump will be my next project. I really need some more info about sumps before I proceed. Any suggestions on whether to buy or build one would be welcome.