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What equipment will i need for a larger tank?

Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by California Cowgirl, Jun 6, 2009.

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  1. Anthony

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    It's a high efficiency water filter.
     
    Anthony, Jun 12, 2009
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    ohhhh ok
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 12, 2009
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    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    also when i eventually get the tank up and running with proper lighting would the Green Star Polyps coral possibly work in a tank this size? i was reading and it said it's a good beginner coral and is hardy
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 12, 2009
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    Yes, they will be fine assuming the puffer won't eat them.
     
    Anthony, Jun 13, 2009
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    ok would the t5 lighting that i will plan on getting work ok with them or will they need the stronger ligthing
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 13, 2009
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    As long as it's not a single T5 bulb is should be fine.
     
    Anthony, Jun 13, 2009
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    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    So i officially have my tank, my parents got me it for my birthday, my only thing is i wish they would have let me come with them to find them like i had originally said. It's a 47 Tall. Is there equipment and the T5 bulbs that i could find to fit the small width of the tank as it's tall and not wide. *I also hope my puffer doesn't outgrow it cause it's taller.
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 14, 2009
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    What's the width of the tank ?
     
    Anthony, Jun 14, 2009
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    i havent measured the tank myself but i saw somewhere online that a 47 tall is 20 x 18 x 30
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 14, 2009
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    You shouldn't have any trouble finding equipment to fit the tank.
     
    Anthony, Jun 15, 2009
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    Ok and assuming that my puffer won't eat the rock how much can go in the tank. And also there isint a very big bottom and I will also have to leave some space for my puffer at the bottom of the tank since he sleeps in the sand
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    A good 2-3lbs per gallon of water is recommended. Live rock also helps filter your water.
     
    Anthony, Jun 15, 2009
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    ok, i'll look into it, i can't start doing anything to it now until we get our house tented which will probably be in about a month so at least i will have time to pay off my credit card and buy equipment
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    alright so i'm having a little toruble measuring the tank's dimensions. The width of the lighting fixture is 18 1/2 inches. the width of the side of the tank is 18 and the front is 20 and length is 31 so would that make it 18 x 20 x 31. And i would try to find a lighting fixture for 18 1/2 inches
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    With the tank being as tall as it is you'll have a hard time getting a good amount of light to the bottom of the tank where your live rock will be. Ideally you should get Metal Halides but those are expensive. T5's will be your only other option and hopefully they provide enough light for the live rock.
     
    Anthony, Jun 15, 2009
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    i'll look into the Metal Halides, especially since i will be taking time on my tank so i will have the time to pay off my C.C. if i get them online.
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    do you think i would be able to look into the nano tank lighting for the metal hallide since the width is so small?
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    <a class="postlink" href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=13975" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... atid=13975</a> is a 20" i found for $319 to bad they don't have it in a 18"
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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    The legs are adjustable on those so as long as it's at least the width of your tank it will fit.
     
    Anthony, Jun 15, 2009
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    and would you suggest the 150W or the 250W, my parent's are going to kill me if they find out how much the lighting is going to cost. Hopefully this will be the most expensive thing that i will have to buy
     
    California Cowgirl, Jun 15, 2009
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