Finally 20 Gallon Setup
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I agree with you,Kevin, about those lights. They might be 210 watts, but they sure do look quite yellow. What kind of bulbs are you using? You might consider trying to find some in the 10K-12K range, if you can. Otherwise the tank looks like its coming together quite well, keep up the good work *thumbsups
Thanks for the encouraging words. Really helps!!
As for the lighting I don't know in which K range it is but on the box it says 1600 Lumens. Any idea what it means? I am using regular compact fluorescent bulbs the spiral ones. This lighting is actually a temporary thing until I get money for PC lights from coral light. Will be adding live rock tomorrow if everything goes as planned. Again thanks to everyone.
As for the lighting I don't know in which K range it is but on the box it says 1600 Lumens. Any idea what it means? I am using regular compact fluorescent bulbs the spiral ones. This lighting is actually a temporary thing until I get money for PC lights from coral light. Will be adding live rock tomorrow if everything goes as planned. Again thanks to everyone.
Yeah most probably its 6500K cuz I also noticed that it was kind of yellowish. I will go and check Lowes tomorrow. Thanks. And WOW all your tanks have salt in them. Is it tough mixing salt all the time? I can’t seem to keep the temperature controlled. It is at about 81 F. It won’t go down. What is the recommended temp for reef tank? All site have different specifics. Some say 75 to 82. Some say 72 to 80 I don’t know what to do.
not sure on the exact process... but its part of the nitrogen cycle. a buildup of anaerobic bacteria changes nitrates into nitrogen gas, and it breaks through the sand bed floats to the top and is gone. im pretty sure thats waht happens... so anyways, thats why its possible to have 0 nitrates in the SW world. 
Can someone help me out. I Have checked everywhere and the prices of live rock are very high. Is there any place where i can get 20lbs of live rock with in a $120 range. please really need some suggestions about this. All the local shops are selling live rock as if it is made of gold. 7.99 per pound is too high for me! Help!
Someone recommended me to this a while back. I haven't personally used it but it looks like a screamin deal. Mind you its uncured.
Fiji Premium Quality Un-Cured Nano Live Rock
Fiji Premium Quality Un-Cured Nano Live Rock
saltwater4life said:
umm probbly good deal online but i could of gotten some for you for like 8 bucks plus shipping..
at my lfs it's 5 bucks a lb and like every 5 lb's is a free lb i think but i didn't see you needed some untill now..
at my lfs it's 5 bucks a lb and like every 5 lb's is a free lb i think
but i didn't see you needed some untill now..
Well I already ordered. I will be getting it by friday. They will ship it out on wednesday morning. I got really frustrated and could not handle it anymore so I ordered. Well maybe next time when I will upgrade to a bigger tank. Thanks anyways.