Esage
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I don't if one would be enough since the tank is 24" wide and the 150a is recommended up to 18".
Frag tank build
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I don't if one would be enough since the tank is 24" wide and the 150a is recommended up to 18".
mattsreefadise
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Yes, but it goes to 24" deep. You def can raise the height of the light and get what you need
mattsreefadise
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These a150's are not the same as kessils. Remember that. There are kessil 150's, and 150's. Nowhere near the same.
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Here is where it is coming from:
This looks to be the real thing.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/se...192908-2-mp40s-3-ai-hydra-3-kessils-more.html
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mattsreefadise
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Well, that's not the link you posted from eBay. That's what I was commenting on.
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Hmm, must have crossed the links, I meant to link this from ebay:
T5 Quad 24" Timer Aquarium Light Fowlr Coral Reef Cichlid 96W LED | eBay
T5 Quad 24" Timer Aquarium Light Fowlr Coral Reef Cichlid 96W LED | eBay
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Would this fixture be enough for my new JBJ? I already have plenty of 24 inch t5's laying around. If so I'll get this on order.
My current equipment list is:
100 watt coralife heater
Cad skimmer from Chris' tank
Tunze nano ato
jebao wp40 power head
Koralia nano power heard (had already bought it
I'm thinking I'll just redneck a stand for it
Besides the light anything else I need?
Will I need to cycle this? I have live rock that is ready to use in my main, and I can pull off 20 gallons of good water aswell. How long of a cycle if any cycle will there be?
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mattsreefadise
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I would let it cycle for about a month regardless. You just need the population to be as strong as possible for the corals. I would put the koralia power head in the back with some chaeto. And a cheap led light. The water gets pretty stagnant in the back.
Chriscrna
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I don't think you need that Jebao if you already have the Koralia....it should be enough. However, the Jebao does give you an element of controllability as well as wave making abilities, which your corals will love. I'm also assuming you meant the WP 10 and not the WP 40. The WP 40 will blow all the water out of that tank.
I don't have any issues with stagnant water in the back. That's most likely due to the skimmer and the ATO feeding in back there.
As far as cycling, I put a layer of Marcorock key largo dry rubble rock below the eggcrate frag rack, and filled the back middle chamber with the same (around the skimmer of course). Then I threw in a couple cubes of mysis and let it rot. I can't remember for sure, but I think it took about two weeks to cycle.
The lighting was and is the hardest part for me. This is my first Kessil and it has been trial and error dialing in the height, intensity, and color percentage to my corals liking. I learned the hard way that you cannot go by PAR readings with this light. I think the T5s you're looking at should be just fine, especially if you're only doing softies and LPS. I'd ditch the stock bulbs for higher quality ones.
I don't have any issues with stagnant water in the back. That's most likely due to the skimmer and the ATO feeding in back there.
As far as cycling, I put a layer of Marcorock key largo dry rubble rock below the eggcrate frag rack, and filled the back middle chamber with the same (around the skimmer of course). Then I threw in a couple cubes of mysis and let it rot. I can't remember for sure, but I think it took about two weeks to cycle.
The lighting was and is the hardest part for me. This is my first Kessil and it has been trial and error dialing in the height, intensity, and color percentage to my corals liking. I learned the hard way that you cannot go by PAR readings with this light. I think the T5s you're looking at should be just fine, especially if you're only doing softies and LPS. I'd ditch the stock bulbs for higher quality ones.
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Awesome info guys. It was the 10, Chris not the 40. I never really got into the Sps corals. I just like other stuff better. When my new lighting comes in, I will have a couple of Sps corals, but I do not into to try and grow any in the frag tank. Honestly my favorite corals. Are Zoas/palys, acans, chalices, and favia. I just ordered a new Red Sea master kit, so I should be good for the cycling process.
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Well just checked on everything. Weather permitting, I should have everything by March 2nd. I really appreciate all of your help guys. I'll update you on the progress as things move along.
Rob.D
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Awesome, looking forward to the build.
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If I hadn't already bought that jbj, I would take you up on it. Still got that rock? Imma need some to put in my new frag tank. It arrived today, so I'll try and get it set up tomorrow.
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Well everything is finally here and in the house.
Rob.D
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Well everything is finally here and in the house.
We need lots of pics on this build!
