Seafeather
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My husband and I are starting another new tank project (on top of the big 55 gallon that we're setting up too) but this one will be much cheaper, way lower maintenance, and quicker to set up.
We're having a waterplace.
Instead of a fireplace, it's going to be a saltwater tank. The controversial part that I know will divide everyone most likely, but the only coral that will be in this tank will be xenia. Its pulsing is going to have a fantastic flickering look when it fully takes over the large rock centerpiece we want (and probably the whole tank too which is fine). We may or may not have one or two firefish in there as well for the giggles...like...it's a firefish...Anyway-
Here's the location (don't mind the nasty cheap tank that's in there currently).
We will be getting a new tank to hopefully fill in as much of the sides as I can, without adding too much height to it and leaving a space for a filter, light, etc. This is going to be a pretty low maintenance tank. The one pictured here is I think maybe 7 gallons, so the max size will end up being maybe 10-15 gallons.
The question is, what lights would you recommend for something that will only be keeping the xenia alive and that maybe has a few different color options. Was really hoping I could find something that I could just stick to the "roof" of the space there, but I'm not opposed to making it a permanent fixture if need be. I'm wanting it to be cheap and sleek in profile, I'm assuming some extra light settings (different coloration options for later in the evenings when we want an orangey glow like an actual fire) would increase the cost.
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, tips, ideas, etc for this project just let me know. :) Same thing goes for a filter. Trying to avoid a cannister filter and just doing an HOB for ease of access.
We're having a waterplace.
Instead of a fireplace, it's going to be a saltwater tank. The controversial part that I know will divide everyone most likely, but the only coral that will be in this tank will be xenia. Its pulsing is going to have a fantastic flickering look when it fully takes over the large rock centerpiece we want (and probably the whole tank too which is fine). We may or may not have one or two firefish in there as well for the giggles...like...it's a firefish...Anyway-
Here's the location (don't mind the nasty cheap tank that's in there currently).
We will be getting a new tank to hopefully fill in as much of the sides as I can, without adding too much height to it and leaving a space for a filter, light, etc. This is going to be a pretty low maintenance tank. The one pictured here is I think maybe 7 gallons, so the max size will end up being maybe 10-15 gallons.
The question is, what lights would you recommend for something that will only be keeping the xenia alive and that maybe has a few different color options. Was really hoping I could find something that I could just stick to the "roof" of the space there, but I'm not opposed to making it a permanent fixture if need be. I'm wanting it to be cheap and sleek in profile, I'm assuming some extra light settings (different coloration options for later in the evenings when we want an orangey glow like an actual fire) would increase the cost.
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, tips, ideas, etc for this project just let me know. :) Same thing goes for a filter. Trying to avoid a cannister filter and just doing an HOB for ease of access.
