ctazmartin
New member
I plan to set up an 85 gal tank (front glass is 48X30) which hopefully will someday contain corals, anenomes and clownfish. I have read alot about lighting & intend to build a polished aluminum light hood containing two 400w mogul base sockets w/ electronic H.I.D. ballasts (remote mounted). I plan to include some Fluorescent tubes, but haven't determined which style. I will definately need to include cooling fans and a glass bottom. Now, to the questions. 1) Will all pulse start 400w ballasts work will all of the new aquarium 400w bulbs? 2) How much live rock would you recommend to provide a good start on filteration & add some good height to fill the 30"? 3)Can I use clean dried crushed coral under live sand on the bottom? 4) My reading inplies that some test kits are junk, what will I need?
I have dozens more questions, but that's all for now. I am looking forward to getting back into salt water, its been a long time & looking forward to help from some of your members. I'm very impressed by the tank pictures posted. Thanks,
Chris Martin
I have dozens more questions, but that's all for now. I am looking forward to getting back into salt water, its been a long time & looking forward to help from some of your members. I'm very impressed by the tank pictures posted. Thanks,
Chris Martin