SRC Member guppy Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hi, newbie here, i'm been in this hobby for the past few months (5 mths) not sure why the temperature is always around 29C to 30C. But somehow most of the coral are still Tank is 3ft, with two power head and one fan . additional of another two powerhead in the sump for skimmer and return flow. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hi, newbie here, i'm been in this hobby for the past few months (5 mths) notsure why the temperature is always around 29C to 30C. But somehow most of the coral are still Tank is 3ft, with two power head and one fan . additional of another two powerhead in the sump for skimmer and return flow. Thanks. What lighting are you using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member guppy Posted August 30, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 Using the 1x 18" florencense tube actinic (18W). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member junyong84 Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 ur corals muz haf enjoy their sun bathing... hehee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Using the 1x 18" florencense tube actinic (18W). MMM that happen in my house too eventhough i am just using FL... But now i have got myself a chiller and a metal ahldie.. so not much problem left..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sinn Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 just curious.. what corals are u keeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member guppy Posted August 30, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 got bubbles, hammer, round tip , mushroom , button (brown & green), maxima clam, two nemo, one pink clown, anemonea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 your lightning is horribly horribly inadequate. only Actinic somemore. suggest u get yourself a new set of lights b4 worrying about this temperature. fans work somewhat with regard to the ambient temperature of the surrounding. try ventilating the areas around the tank more. or put in more fans. Unless u are using something like a rio powerhead which is heating up your water and will eventually burn out and explode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 got bubbles, hammer, round tip , mushroom , button (brown & green),maxima clam, two nemo, one pink clown, anemonea. Hey pls read up more on which lighting to have in order to keep certain coral or invertebrate...... Do you know that hammer and bubble need moderate to strong lighting to thrive.... IMO your 18watt FL is no way for even the lowest light demanding coral such as mushroom............. IMO minimum a Pl light is then sufficient to have those coral.... And also pls note that anemone and maxima clam need very strong lighting to thrive such as metal halide........ And they can no way be kept under 18watt of FL..... Pls show us some pic of what you describe as doing ok coral and invertebrates ...... Because they have just gotten yourself some very light demanding invertebrates and corals................. Sorry for my harsh tone as i really wan the live stock to thrive in your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 Sorry for my harsh tone as i really wan the live stock to thrive in your tank /me steps back. You....... The Man. sorry i didnt see maxima and anemone. Anemone may live for a little bit with feedingbut Your maxima is not going to be pretty. two nemo, one pink clown: what is a pink clown round tip: What is a round tip Nemo: What is a Nemo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 /me steps back. You....... The Man. sorry i didnt see maxima and anemone. Anemone may live for a little bit with feedingbut Your maxima is not going to be pretty. two nemo, one pink clown: what is a pink clown round tip: What is a round tip Nemo: What is a Nemo Dun mention nemo in this forum... they are not cartoon character you see in the movie..... They are known as false percula!!! wooos sorry again, wonder whats wrong with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 i am current having a 2 ft tank n i am alreadi having 2Xwhite 2Xblue lighting with a total of more then 60W(got reflectors mah). 1Xactinic FL 18W is........TOO LITTLE ur bubble or hammer opening up nicely? this is onli wat i get using 4 FL(bubble) Quote believe less then 50% of wat ppl tell u n bring it up tp 99% by confirming it urself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 i am current having a 2 ft tank n i am alreadi having 2Xwhite 2Xblue lighting with a total of more then 60W(got reflectors mah). 1Xactinic FL 18W is........TOO LITTLE ur bubble or hammer opening up nicely? this is onli wat i get using 4 FL(bubble) IMO go for PL or t5s instead of FL..... IMO they are pratically useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member guppy Posted August 30, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 too new in the hobby i'm only good at dragon fish! For the FL , the tank come with a cover and can only accomodate two FL light , no way to have MH provided i throw the cover away, only can concentrated and maximise the 2x FL. Currently i only alternate on either light, both are 18W (1x blue , 1x sunlight). So far things are okay for the past few months. Sorry ! no pic, no digi camera yet!. Thanks for concern and reply. (going away for few days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 thats what most people here would do in your situation including me. throw away the FL cover(or sell it) and get proper lightings. 2fl is 2fl. How u gonna maximise?maybe u can try retrofitting the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 too new in the hobby i'm only good at dragon fish! For the FL , the tank come with a cover and can only accomodate two FL light , no way to have MH provided i throw the cover away, only can concentrated and maximise the 2x FL.Currently i only alternate on either light, both are 18W (1x blue , 1x sunlight). So far things are okay for the past few months. Sorry ! no pic, no digi camera yet!. Thanks for concern and reply. (going away for few days). IMO i dun think your coral are doing well........ If you think that the tentacle are moving around and the coral is like opening very fully resemble healthiness... you are wrong as the corals are trying to reach out to get as much light as possible......... PLs change your light..... many people upgrade their light to metal halide just to keep clam so i dun think your maxima clam is an exception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member junyong84 Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 i am current having a 2 ft tank n i am alreadi having 2Xwhite 2Xblue lighting with a total of more then 60W(got reflectors mah). 1Xactinic FL 18W is........TOO LITTLE ur bubble or hammer opening up nicely? this is onli wat i get using 4 FL(bubble) hey, i like this coral.. where did u get it.. i wan to take a look!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 hey, i like this coral.. where did u get it.. i wan to take a look!!! Thats a bubble coral..can get them in many places... such as t9* or lck11* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member junyong84 Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 ML got or not??? hw abt PR??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member IcecruncherZ Posted August 30, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted August 30, 2003 Can I check if your hood is covered perpetually? If it is, pls open the cover to allow better ventilation and heat exchange. To keep temp relatively constant, I blow a Large Fan into my sump compartment. Water trickles in my sump, so heat loss is pretty okay. As mentioned by many liao, your lighting is inadequate and sadly obsolete, would suggest that you save up a little and rid the hood, get strip hood from N*t*** and at least use PL lights. T5 is a better, but more costly option. This way, you solve both the problem of heat and illumination. Cheers~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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