starting out with corals?

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 10, 2011

cant find anything bigger than 20inch for t5's on aquatrader Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting

BL1 · Nov 10, 2011

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 10, 2011

so you suggest this to start out with and then change the bulbs? and if so witch bulbs do you suggest?

Smitty · Nov 10, 2011

I'm using a Aqua C Remora hang on back skimmer on my tank...try looking into that one also. It does a great job.

BL1 · Nov 10, 2011

ATI bulbs are some of the best bulbs out there right now. http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Replacement_Bulbs/T5_Fluorescent/ATI/
You can call that company Reef Geek and tell them what color look you want your tank to have and he can suggest what bulbs to buy to get it.

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 10, 2011

good prices too, what corals do you suggest to start out with and easiest to care for and even frag?

little_fish · Nov 10, 2011

zoas, mushrooms, palys, clove polyps, leathers, any soft coral are great starter corals

felixfish · Nov 18, 2011

I have a new established 20 gallon tank with a 2 bulb Power Compact fixture. Would this be ok with softies?

little_fish · Nov 19, 2011

Might be ok higher up

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 25, 2011

why should i get new bulbs for the fixture?

little_fish · Nov 25, 2011

because the bulbs the fixture comes with are really crappy, which can lead to algae problems and not much coral growth

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 27, 2011

if i were too to buy the 4 bulb fixture and replace all four bulbs would be almost or close to $100 in bulbs? any other alternatives?

WaVe RiDeR · Nov 27, 2011