Coralife 130w

[dabbott]

Hi. I am new to the website and new to the hobby. I have started a 55g tank. Currently I have the following in it.

About 2-3 inches of crushed corals
About 50-70 lbs of live rock
Some Zoas
Some Star Polyps
2 True Percs
2 Yellow tail Damsels
1 Mandarine Goby (Dragonette)
1 Starfish (sand sifting)
Hermit Crabs and Snails

I had a clam but it didn't make it.

Anyway, my questions is the light that I have is it sufficient. I has two white bulbs and two blue bulbs. Just an off/on switch.

I mainly want a fish tank with some corral, but definitely not a predominately corral tank. Will the light I have support that. I will post a pictures of the tank in a few.

[erikharrison]

Welcome to MAAST. Clams need intense lighting, and pristine water. How long has your tank been setup? Are the bulbs you have straight or u-shaped? Do you have a sump or protein skimmer? Pics are appreciated.

[dabbott]

The Lights are straight. I do have a protein skimmer (coralife super skimmer 65g). The tank has been running roughly 2 1/2 months.

[dabbott]

Here are some pics.

[alton]

When you get the money I would double your wattage to 260w(2 10K's/2-true actinics/CFL's or T5HO's). Your coral growth will improve and you will be able to add additional species. Your tank does look good, keep up the good work.

[dabbott]

does that mean buying new bulbs only or will it require buying an entirely new light fixture?

All of this is so new to me.

[Bill S]

Will require a new fixture...