newbie question

aloysiusblue · 12-27-2005, 01:08 PM

i just got a 25 gallon tank and a bak pak filter for christmas. i would like to fill the tank with live rock and some salt water fish. i was wondering what kind of lighting i would need for the live rock. please help!

**Poseidon** · 12-27-2005, 01:58 PM

Hi aloysiusblue

For Live rock you really don't need a lot of light, I would suggest a nice PC or T5 fixture with 2 bulbs, one white and one blue. You should should be able to find one at one of our sponsors for under $80. ANd that really is for your benefit, not the rocks....

aloysiusblue · 12-27-2005, 02:38 PM

is there a certain amount of wattage i need to get? someone told me i need a certain amount of watts per gallon? is that true?

***Reefland*** · 12-27-2005, 02:55 PM

Hi aloysiusblue,

You only need a certain amount of light if you are planning to keep any corals. If your not, the setup Mike has suggested is plenty since all you'll be looking for is to bring out the color in the fish and provide a more pleasing light for the viewers pleasure.

12-27-2005, 01:08 PM	#1
aloysiusblue New in Town Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chi Posts: 2	newbie question i just got a 25 gallon tank and a bak pak filter for christmas. i would like to fill the tank with live rock and some salt water fish. i was wondering what kind of lighting i would need for the live rock. please help!

12-27-2005, 01:58 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,235	Hi aloysiusblue For Live rock you really don't need a lot of light, I would suggest a nice PC or T5 fixture with 2 bulbs, one white and one blue. You should should be able to find one at one of our sponsors for under $80. ANd that really is for your benefit, not the rocks.... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-27-2005, 02:38 PM	#3
aloysiusblue New in Town Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chi Posts: 2	thanks is there a certain amount of wattage i need to get? someone told me i need a certain amount of watts per gallon? is that true?

12-27-2005, 02:55 PM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,027	Hi aloysiusblue, You only need a certain amount of light if you are planning to keep any corals. If your not, the setup Mike has suggested is plenty since all you'll be looking for is to bring out the color in the fish and provide a more pleasing light for the viewers pleasure. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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