2.5 tank setup help

[[17]shawn[17]]

ok so in the newyear im looking to setup a 2.5gal with a AC30 moded on the back i also got some sand and and a heater ill just take LR from my 20gal and im going to make a drip auto topoff

im looking to get 2 of these for lighting, but not at that price
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product...s//T1/F38GX+0622+0041/EDP/51643/Itemdy00.aspx
if all elce fails ill get one of these
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/Aqualight/Class//T1/F38AA+0047+0869/EDP/39452/Itemdy00.aspx

so..what do i need to know?what fish can i keep?what inverts?what coral?

pics please i need ideas!!

 

[reef2]

go with option #2 for lights u can keep 1 small clown goby that stay under 2 inch and that it.as for coral almost anything except sps.hth

 

[ATX aquarist]

Agreed, the 2nd light would be much more succesful in providing necessary light, it will also look better. Sexy shrimp would be a good match, also the smaller gobies may be able to live in there. Most polyps and soft corals can live under that weak of a light. Best of luck.

 

[Drew Reed]

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Here is a link to a 1/2g reef tank, and this guy got SPS's GROWING in his tank:eek2: -------------http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=886190 go down to post #9

 

[nanoreefboy]

I would suggest going with the second lighting choice. That is the same light I have on my 2.5 and have been very happy with the results. Also if you want to take a gander you can look at my tank setup by clicking on the little red house on my post.
Now as for fish I would suggest something that stays very small, and does not spend alot of time swimming laps around the tank. Alot of small gobies / blennies will do. Good Luck.