The Fish Tank Hobbyist
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Advice Question 1: Lighting Acclimation -
I have a new AI prime HD on a small tank. Do I need to acclimate or is it ok to adjust the light to a par setting that is between 50 to 200 where my few LPS frags are at?
Advice Question 2: Clown Fish Jump Out Advice on Lid -
I was planning to have a glass top made with the center cut out. My tank is a half circle shaped tank.
The edge of the glass top would have an approximate 3” ledge in the back overlap (straight part of the tank - tank back) And with an inch or so overlapping to go around the circular part of the tank front. The idea is to essentially make a ledge around the entire perimeter of the lid with an open center.
I have read clown fish don’t jump often, but if they do - it is generally to their demise! So, how high can they jump? I can make the lid up to a 1/2 inch thick and still have a partial open top with the center of the lid cut out. (The thicker glass does get more pricy though).
I currently have egg crate with a clear vinyl sheet glued underneath to help a little with the splash out and salt creep I was experiencing. I’m worried the current set up with the egg crate and clear vinyl sheet may ultimately impact my par readings where I don’t have it consistent. I also think the glass lid idea with a cut out perimeter and open center will be a better over all look. However - could I possibly loose fish this way and/or if I make this glass thick enough / how high can these guys jump?!?
Ok - I appreciate any information you all have!
Here is a quick 2 minute video of when I first started my tank so you can see what it looks like!
If you want an Algae Barn discount code - here is a video I did on a diy fuge light experiment!
Talk later - Josh
I have a new AI prime HD on a small tank. Do I need to acclimate or is it ok to adjust the light to a par setting that is between 50 to 200 where my few LPS frags are at?
Advice Question 2: Clown Fish Jump Out Advice on Lid -
I was planning to have a glass top made with the center cut out. My tank is a half circle shaped tank.
The edge of the glass top would have an approximate 3” ledge in the back overlap (straight part of the tank - tank back) And with an inch or so overlapping to go around the circular part of the tank front. The idea is to essentially make a ledge around the entire perimeter of the lid with an open center.
I have read clown fish don’t jump often, but if they do - it is generally to their demise! So, how high can they jump? I can make the lid up to a 1/2 inch thick and still have a partial open top with the center of the lid cut out. (The thicker glass does get more pricy though).
I currently have egg crate with a clear vinyl sheet glued underneath to help a little with the splash out and salt creep I was experiencing. I’m worried the current set up with the egg crate and clear vinyl sheet may ultimately impact my par readings where I don’t have it consistent. I also think the glass lid idea with a cut out perimeter and open center will be a better over all look. However - could I possibly loose fish this way and/or if I make this glass thick enough / how high can these guys jump?!?
Ok - I appreciate any information you all have!
Here is a quick 2 minute video of when I first started my tank so you can see what it looks like!
If you want an Algae Barn discount code - here is a video I did on a diy fuge light experiment!
Talk later - Josh
