Seeking help for nano tank setup!!

[F&Mfishlover]

Hi all reefers, I just setup my nano tank 1-2 months ago. However, the zoas in my tank is really in a bad shape. Is it coz of low lighting??? Need help! Also, my orange sponge is losing colour, which I think it's becoz it has been exposed to air both by the shop owner and me:(

Tank specs:

31x31x36cm

Pump: 480L per h

22 LED bulbs

5.2W

[Edmund Koh]

Hmm.. U got to share more about what u mean by bad shape. If there's picture of the whole tank from the front would be even better.

[asg]

5.2w is total wattage? Then it is too low for corals...

For sponge, do you feed it...

[F&Mfishlover]

Hi, thanks for the fast reply. i will upload pics ltr as i don't have any pic with me nw. i think 5.2 is the total. Any recommendation of lights for my nano set up?

This is my tank http://auburnaquarium.com.au/product.php?id_product=203

[F&Mfishlover]

I don't feed it as the guy from pinnacle said i don't have to feed it...

[Edmund Koh]

Hmm.. Usually we would go for 1 to 3 watts per LED bulb. The tank isn't very deep so I think 3 watts is overpowered unless it comes with a dimming function.

[F&Mfishlover]

Any recommendation of any brand?? I'm planning to keep mushroom Xenia and perhaps candy cane in future.

[Edmund Koh]

Hmm.. Budget?

[F&Mfishlover]

30-50? Cheaper better haha. Coz I'm still a student..

[F&Mfishlover]

Willing to buy any sec hand light if U guys have any:)

[pcw]

Can try looking out for a par 38 LED lamp. Either blue + white or a full spectrum bulb

[F&Mfishlover]

Cost Ard?

[Angel Keeper]

DE is selling PAR38 bulbs. In my opinion, PAR38 is more than enough for your tank size... Holder can be bought at Ikea, I heard...

Angel Keeper

[F&Mfishlover]

Ohhh okay thanks!

This is my poor zoas=(

[A. Quarium]

Bro, do you perform water changes or have a skimmer? If not corals might not flourish. How long was your cycling period?

[F&Mfishlover]

Hi bro, yes I perform weekly 20% water change. I don't have a skimmer and hence I make sure there's no left over food etc and always suck out as much of the dirt as possible every water change. My tank is Aldy mearly 2 months old.

Corals were added 2 weeks ago

[dinGdinG]

Hi bro, i assume you dont run a chiller? Temperature can be a one of the main cause for it.. esp in our erratic weather conditions..

Do consider a chiller if you are going to add more corals because since you may be changing to a stronger lighting, it may increase your water temperature too..

Corals really dont like it warm.. just sharing my little experience with you

[F&Mfishlover]

Bro thanks for the advice. I have a big aquarium fan and it cools my temp to 25-26, so I guess the temp is nt an issue even after I get the light?

[dinGdinG]

25 - 26 is fine.. poor conditions of corals can be due to a whole lot of reasons, and especially so for small tank owners like us..

Do you test your parameters?

[Saeight Abdul Rahman]

hey bro. i think nano tank. u got to change water daily instead of weekly coz u are not running on skimmer. i used to have a nano without skimmer. i changed water daily and that solves the problem. i scoop out some water from the nano, and replace the water from my main tank.

[F&Mfishlover]

Yes everything is fine. I think the problem now is with the light! Hope everything will turn better after I Change the light!

[F&Mfishlover]

Bro, U scooped out how much?

[dinGdinG]

Yes everything is fine. I think the problem now is with the light! Hope everything will turn better after I Change the light!

Hope so too~! All the best bro~! Btw, some bros selling their par38 in pasar malam thread, go check it out, may get a good deal.

[F&Mfishlover]

Bro, par38 all blue, can?? Suitable?

[Angel Keeper]

Then you will only see blue loh. Better to get blue white or full spectrum.

Angel Keeper

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/128217-Angel-Keeper's-5-Feet-Mixed-Reef-Tank