How how should your lights be

[FlameangelLover]

See picture below

I know the picture looks super blue but I just got a new light for my tank and I set the white to 10 both blues and purple kind of color to 100 and green and red to like 10.

I was told when your a beginner and don’t know what your doing to just crank the blues up all the way and just put a little of everything else.

My tank doesn’t look super blue in person is this a bad thing? I see other people tanks in store and the tanks always look so blue but mine doesn’t

 

[FlameangelLover]

Light: https://a.co/d/3fVPyfV

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would suggest to post what type of light you have, and what kind of tank... likely someone here has a similar set up and can guide you. To me it doesn't sound prudent to follow advice of "when your new just turn the blue's up all the way"... if the lights are overpowered you can cook the corals.

 

[BryanM]

^^ Exactly this.

 

[Science/G]

I would suggest to post what type of light you have, and what kind of tank... likely someone here has a similar set up and can guide you. To me it doesn't sound prudent to follow advice of "when your new just turn the blue's up all the way"... if the lights are overpowered you can cook the corals.

the link is in the post. Just noticed... Smatfarm light

 

[FlameangelLover]

^^ Exactly this.

I actually just fixed it the problem was my purple was super high I lowered it a bit along with white and now I have a blue I’m comfortable with! Bryan I see you on a lot of post do you have any experience with hammer corals?

 

[FlameangelLover]

^^ Exactly this.

I actually just fixed it the problem was my purple was super high I lowered it a bit along with white and now I have a blue I’m comfortable with! Bryan I see you on a lot of post do you have any experience with hammer corals?

 

[Science/G]

SMATFARM lighting

Does anyone that owns a SMATFARM 95w willing to share their spectrum? Or can give me a good recommendation on a good color spectrum for it?

www.reef2reef.com

 

[BryanM]

I actually just fixed it the problem was my purple was super high I lowered it a bit along with white and now I have a blue I’m comfortable with! Bryan I see you on a lot of post do you have any experience with hammer corals?

I have a few hammers in my tank, along with torches and one frogspawn.

 

[FlameangelLover]

I have a few hammers in my tank, along with torches and one frogspawn.

I’m a beginner and don’t want to dose. Are these going to need dosing?
40gallon breeder
Tank stock
Baby clam (he’s new)
2 clowns
Baby nem

 

[BryanM]

I’m a beginner and don’t want to dose. Are these going to need dosing?
40gallon breeder
Tank stock
Baby clam (he’s new)
2 clowns
Baby nem

Not in my opinion as long as you're doing regular water changes.

 

[Science/G]

I’m a beginner and don’t want to dose. Are these going to need dosing?
40gallon breeder
Tank stock
Baby clam (he’s new)
2 clowns
Baby nem

if you perform regular weekly water changes, dosing is not really necessary at this early stage. I would feed the baby clam though.

 

[FlameangelLover]

Not in my opinion as long as you're doing regular water changes.

I do weekly water changes and I try to keep my tank low stock to mitigate things going wrong . The only thing in my tank right now that’s needs calc alk and mag is my clam and he needs them to be consistent. Would adding in 1 or two frogspawn throw that off?

I do weekly water changes with instant ocean

 

[Science/G]

AI Overview

In a reef aquarium, baby clams, generally those under 2-3 inches, often require supplemental feeding (zooplankton, phytoplankton, or bacterioplankton) until they reach a size where they can rely primarily on photosynthesis and the nutrients in the water column.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Supplemental Feeding:
  Smaller clams (under 2-3 inches) may not be efficient at generating nutrition solely from photosynthesis, so they benefit from supplemental feeding of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacterioplankton.
  
  
• Transition to Self-Sufficiency:
  As clams grow larger (over 3-3.5 inches), they can often derive most of their nutritional needs from the nutrients and dissolved organics in the water column, along with the algae (zooxanthellae) they harbor.
  
  
• Lighting:
  Adequate lighting is crucial for clams to thrive, especially as they rely more on photosynthesis for nutrition.
  
  
• Water Quality:
  Maintaining excellent water quality is essential for the health of any reef aquarium inhabitants, including clams.
  
  
• Feeding Frequency:
  Once clams are larger, supplemental feeding may not be necessary, or can be reduced to occasional broadcast feeding of phytoplankton.
  
  
• Clam Size:
  Clams under 2-3 inches are generally considered "baby" clams and require more attention to feeding.
  
  
• Natural Diet:
  Clams are filter feeders, meaning they filter water and consume plankton and other organic matter.
  
  
• Zooxanthellae:
  The algae (zooxanthellae) that clams harbor also produce metabolic waste products, which can serve as an additional source of nutrition.

 

[FlameangelLover]

if you perform regular weekly water changes, dosing is not really necessary at this early stage. I would feed the baby clam though.

Okay cool I try to keep my tank low stocked so that it’s enough nutrients for my clam and yes I feed phyto twice a week for him

 

[FlameangelLover]

Okay cool I try to keep my tank low stocked so that it’s enough nutrients for my clam and yes I feed phyto twice a week for him

Is there a specific way I should feed phyto or just dump a small bit in my tank?

 

[Science/G]

I do weekly water changes and I try to keep my tank low stock to mitigate things going wrong . The only thing in my tank right now that’s needs calc alk and mag is my clam and he needs them to be consistent. Would adding in 1 or two frogspawn throw that off?

I do weekly water changes with instant ocean

As you add corals, your consumption of the big three, Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium, will increase. I would recommend looking into All for Reef. Its a one-and-done solution.

 

[FlameangelLover]

As you add corals, your consumption of the big three, Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium, will increase. I would recommend looking into All for Reef. Its a one-and-done solution.

Okay cool around what point should I start doing this

 

[twentyleagues]

I’m a beginner and don’t want to dose. Are these going to need dosing?
40gallon breeder
Tank stock
Baby clam (he’s new)
2 clowns
Baby nem

The only way to know for sure is testing water parameters.
Other things besides corals and clams use alk calc and mag at the minimum you need to know your alk level. Regular water changes with a good salt can get you through but not always. Depending on what type of clam and if you are providing proper lighting they can consume lots of those 3 elements above.

 

[Science/G]

More AI Answers......They are on point!

• Start with a small amount and gradually increase as needed, monitoring the tank's nutrient levels and the health of your corals and invertebrates.
  
  
• Some reef keepers recommend dosing 1-2 ml per gallon of tank water per day, but this can vary depending on the size and stocking of your tank.
  
  
• Important: If you are using live phytoplankton, it's recommended to turn off your protein skimmer and return pump for 30-90 minutes after dosing to allow the phytoplankton to settle and be consumed.