Need HELP, trouble keeping corals, sps and lps

nlreefguy · #1 02-11-2010, 11:21 PM

and on further inspection, looks like what is happening to the SPS coral may be STN or RTN (slow tissue necrosis or rapid tissue necrosis, depending of course on how fast it's happening). This has many potential causes but could be related to a water quality issue of some type (including acclimation issues).

azulikit · #2 02-11-2010, 11:50 PM

nlreefguy - I knew a stab would come back about the tank loading. Those little buggers are always fighting for the camera lens hence almost every fish was in the pic. I tried to hide them but no luck. It looks a bit worse then it really is. I will agree that maybe there is a little overloading but I think it is still respectable. When they get too big they will go to new homes. Don't call the reef police, ok. My focus?....... To have a reef with everything! Well not everything but a nice complement of fish and corals. I would agree with your diagnosing of STN or RTN, ya right I don't have a clue what that is. Got some reading to do, thanks for your comments.

Any ideas where I can buy a new light for this set-up?

nlreefguy · #3 02-12-2010, 12:59 AM

my pleasure i just hope some of it has been useful. ithink the cheapest effective lights you could get would be a diy retrofit job that you could mount to your canopy. i really dont know where to tell you to get the components - i'm in Canada!

nlreefguy · #4 02-12-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nlreefguy

my pleasure i just hope some of it has been useful. ithink the cheapest effective lights you could get would be a diy retrofit job that you could mount to your canopy. i really dont know where to tell you to get the components - i'm in Canada!

Sorry, I meant "I'm in Newfoundland"... must've thought I was on RC there for a minute!

Marlin65 · #5 02-12-2010, 01:10 AM

I would say upgrade your lights and stick to LPS to start (make sure your angels do not eat them) Then after that if things go well try SPS again.
Hope that helps you out a bit. good luck and don't be afraid to ask. Some of us might be a bit harsh on you but don't let that get you down we are only trying to help.

Marlin65 · #6 02-12-2010, 01:14 AM

I am in BC but I hear Red Coral is a good place to shop I am sure they can set you up with the right stuff. Someone in AB can probably steer you in the right direction

SmallFry · #7 02-12-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by azulikit

Any ideas where I can buy a new light for this set-up?

Probably not the cheapest option, but I think the sunlight supply T5 Tek Light is only 2.5" high, that might well fit? I've been seriously considering one myself, but the price is putting me off at the moment (trying to buy a house too). The best price I found (in Canada) was Ocean Aquatics. Also, if you can get around any corrosion issues the sun blaze is a bit cheaper.

Rob.

azulikit · #8 02-12-2010, 05:13 PM

Ok, thanks for the suggestions guys.

So should I be going with a T5 setup, MH or try to find something with both. I'm going to purchase a new lighting system so I want to get it right. I would like to eventually have SPS, LPS etc. etc. once I get it right. Space is a premium with a 5" height, 48" length and 8" width. It's either that or I tear the cabinet down but I don't really want to do that. Price isn't too much of a concern but I don't need it gold plated either. Just need to be led in the right direction and I will do the research.

Piscez · #9 02-12-2010, 06:08 PM

Keep your eye out for something like this: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...&highlight=tek

If budget isn't a concern you might want to check this out: http://bcaquaria.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33236