finally upgraded to 38 long new some help

[bonomo53]

so i finally upgraded to a 38 gallon..i got deep blue solar xtreme t5ho lights and just a heater and some live rock for now so i can start cycling as for flow and hob skimmer not sure what to get anyone have any suggestions

 

[melev]

I'd recommend some test kits and some powerheads at this point. You'll want to test your water parameters regularly to get them locked in.

 

[bonomo53]

already got the test kits as for power heads i was thinking 2 koralia 4s

 

[melev]

What kind of livestock will you be getting? Those pumps will look pretty huge in a 38g.

What test kits do you own? How old are they, as they do have a shelf life.

 

[thewackyreefer]

What do you plan on keeping in the tank (fish, coral, inverts)?

 

[bonomo53]

its the api test kit bought it in january ... not rele sure on stocking as far as fish...as for coral mostly softies maybe a few sps and a rbta from my old tank eventually in about 6 months .. would like some clams but not sure if this light is strong enough its 39w x4 but the tank is around 20 inches deep