Well it's been 10 years...I'm back

[nick063]

So left this hobby 10 years ago when I was a young father of twins working 2 jobs...well my kids are interested in doing this hobby with me. I'm looking at buying a used tank and I can't remember the reputable brands for equipment. I'm looking for mostly a fowlr setup maybe some mushroom coral or anemone maybe. The tank I'm looking at doesn't come with a great light, I'm looking at replacing it without breaking the bank.. any suggestions on lights? And I'd like to hear your thoughts on the setup of the aquarium..

 

[ryeguyy84]

Maybe an AI prime if your just doing Fowler and mushrooms. You could keep the t5s and supplement with the prime

https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/col...-prime-16hd-led-module?variant=30280683028539

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[AlSimmons]

If your just considering a FOWLR with some mushrooms then keep it simple. Mushrooms are pretty undemanding and you really only need enough light to see the fish. If an anemone is a priority then it's a whole new ball game IME. These things can be very temperamental and in most cases need a lot of light. (stable parameters too) That stock fixture probably won't suffice in the long run. HTH. GL.

 

[Sk8r]

That's my #2 tank. DId great for hammer coral. But you have to be on top of calcium supplementation. It'll grow mushrooms like a bandit. (No calcium sup needed for them.) I ran it with a metal halide 13,000 k for the stonies; then a Radion---just one Radion CAN handle it, because of the shape.

 

[cvrle1]

For cheap lights that will grow any coral you ever want, including SPS, look into Viparspectra 165W. Cheap, no nonsense light fixture for around $120. For normal sized 50G tank, one would be enough, but not sure if 1 works for corner shape.