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Old 08-29-2007, 11:59 PM
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Hi, I have a 10 gal. tank w/a false perc., cleaner shrimp, 3 snails, and two hermits. 20 lbs. live rock, 10 lbs. live sand, 2 small filters, and 1 power jet. The tank has done great for 2 months now, but is kind of bland. Is it possible to put a few coral in the tank to get some color going? If so, what suggestions for lighting do you have? Also need help w/suggestions on types of coral. I currently have a small hood w/one 15 watt reef flourescent. Thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-30-2007, 07:06 AM
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You could add some softies like mushrooms. You really need more light to keep anything else.
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Old 08-30-2007, 08:45 AM
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It is all up to you. But I found the 18" T5HO Nova Extreme 40w 20w 460 Actinic 20w 10,000k works grate on my 10 gal tank thay where around $58.00 at my LFS. Thay have slide brackets that pull out to make it fit the 20" tank. I'm not shur about some of the hard corals. I dont have any but if I get any in the future I will put them up high in the tank.
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Old 08-30-2007, 08:26 PM
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Excellent, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the help!
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