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- Aug 31, 2009
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Hi, I am new to tonmo but have been researching cephs for a long time. I have a 120gal tank that I am switching from a reef to octopus tank. It has good filtration and alot of live rock and refugium. I am currently working on restructuring the rockwork and escape proofing the tank.
I have some questions that I am still unsure about after my research-
What bulbs are best to use for octopus tank? I downgraded from my t5 fixture to a 80w fluorescent but am unsure what bulbs to use in it. I read somewhere that 6500k bulbs are best for an octopus. Is this true?
Also what moon lights are best for octo. I was looking at some current ones that were called "reptilian red"
What species would be best suited for a tank this size? I want to get one that will not be completely nocturnal and will be interactive. The tank stays in the high 70's and I am unable to lower this. I know this will rule out some species.
Do I need to cover the opening on return lines? not sure about this. since there is always water moving out through them I was thinking this would not be necessary.
Anyone know of a good website to order from right now to get a positively identified species?
What would be best for me to do about feeding? Would it be worth setting up another tank to raise food at this point?
I know I have asked a lot of questions but any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick
I have some questions that I am still unsure about after my research-
What bulbs are best to use for octopus tank? I downgraded from my t5 fixture to a 80w fluorescent but am unsure what bulbs to use in it. I read somewhere that 6500k bulbs are best for an octopus. Is this true?
Also what moon lights are best for octo. I was looking at some current ones that were called "reptilian red"
What species would be best suited for a tank this size? I want to get one that will not be completely nocturnal and will be interactive. The tank stays in the high 70's and I am unable to lower this. I know this will rule out some species.
Do I need to cover the opening on return lines? not sure about this. since there is always water moving out through them I was thinking this would not be necessary.
Anyone know of a good website to order from right now to get a positively identified species?
What would be best for me to do about feeding? Would it be worth setting up another tank to raise food at this point?
I know I have asked a lot of questions but any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick