Lightning for my 29 G?

PinStripes · 08-29-2006, 09:32 PM

What would be a perfect lighting system for my 29 gallon tank. I plan on putting in corals,anemones, zoos, and others! Is a Coralife hangon 150w 20k hqi halide system perfect for it? with 3 or 4 fish.

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Reefneck · 08-30-2006, 05:47 AM

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**Fishfirst** · 08-30-2006, 09:54 AM

The metal halide should be enough for that 29 gallon, but I would hesitate to put anemones in there, be wary of one of the hardest things in the sea to care for. If you still plan on keeping an anemone or two (I would go with one since they can get rather large and sting other corals as they move around to find a good spot) I would wait til your tank has been established for at least 6 months, and go with a Bulb anemone.

**Osiris** · 08-30-2006, 11:17 AM

Yup what he said, now be sure u have a cooling system otherwise that tank will rise in temps and fast, i use dual 3" fans to keep my 29g cooled during MH and for night time they light my tank up blue

PinStripes · 08-30-2006, 02:03 PM

thanks Reefneck. I just ordered it from marinedepot and I cant wait. I will wait a couple of months before adding corals.

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PinStripes · 08-30-2006, 02:05 PM

I probably use a seperate tank for anemones since they will sting other corals. I appreciate everybody inputs.

08-29-2006, 09:32 PM	#1
PinStripes Fishy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	Lightning for my 29 G? What would be a perfect lighting system for my 29 gallon tank. I plan on putting in corals,anemones, zoos, and others! Is a Coralife hangon 150w 20k hqi halide system perfect for it? with 3 or 4 fish. Pin

08-30-2006, 05:47 AM	#2
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08-30-2006, 09:54 AM	#3
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,534	The metal halide should be enough for that 29 gallon, but I would hesitate to put anemones in there, be wary of one of the hardest things in the sea to care for. If you still plan on keeping an anemone or two (I would go with one since they can get rather large and sting other corals as they move around to find a good spot) I would wait til your tank has been established for at least 6 months, and go with a Bulb anemone. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

08-30-2006, 11:17 AM	#4
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	Yup what he said, now be sure u have a cooling system otherwise that tank will rise in temps and fast, i use dual 3" fans to keep my 29g cooled during MH and for night time they light my tank up blue __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

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08-30-2006, 02:03 PM	#5
PinStripes Fishy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	thanks Reefneck. I just ordered it from marinedepot and I cant wait. I will wait a couple of months before adding corals. Pin

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PinStripes Fishy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	I probably use a seperate tank for anemones since they will sting other corals. I appreciate everybody inputs.

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