quarantine tank light

[dmbnpj]

Do I need a light on my quarantine tank? Im going to use it for 3 weeks and only have inverts in it.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Billy1234]

I think a regular hood light would suffice.

 

[dmbnpj]

i dont have one and im hoping not to buy anything else for this...unless necessary

also, what do inverts feed on? they are gonna be in a barebottom tank for 3 weeks (pepp shrimp/cleaner shrimp/nassarius snails/blue leg hermits/starfish/emerald crabs-will be in there)

 

[KingT420]

nice that i cant delete this useless post, (sorry all)
you stupid moderators.
hey why do you even still let us browse the forums without paying, you cheep jerks.

 

[dmbnpj]

bump

 

[sidjam]

i would get a light hood.

 

[dmbnpj]

what about food

 

[sidjam]

my shrimp and crabs like the spectrum marine pellets.

 

[dmbnpj]

cool thanks

does the water in a 10 gallon barebottom tank need to cycle?

 

[sidjam]

yes there will be a cycle. check out some of the threads at the top of this forum. they will really help you out.

 

[sidjam]

http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.php?s=&name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1

here check this out

 

[TippyToeX]

If you are QTing fish and not corals it's ok to not have a light. Be sure there is room light on. That is often much more calming and provides a more peaceful environment while they spend their time in QT.

Perhaps the last week in there you could place a cheap strip light or desk light over top so they are ready for the main tanks feel and time schedule.

 

[sidjam]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=684888

here is a good thread, he doesn't use lighting on this quarntine tank.

 

[TippyToeX]

You mean she didn't use lighting.

 

[sidjam]

yes, sorry about that.

 

[dmbnpj]

good lord, who cares