Propagation System

[Teeka]

It is time to start thinking about how I am going to set up my zoo and paly propagation system. What is low light for propagation of zoos and Palys? My hubby is making me 2 tanks. 1 low light and 1 normal. Each will be 24" width X 48" length X 12" tall. I am going to have these plumbed into a common sump refuge.

What I am basically looking for if you could set up the system anyway you wanted it, how would you do it?

 

[Teeka]

one last bump.

 

[JGoslee]

Why are you making two tanks. Why not just have one, and have one side shaded and one with direct light? I would go with 4 - 48" T5's.

 

[Teeka]

Dumb question. What do you mean by shaded? Put the lights off to one side instead of in the middle? I have had only my display. I have not tried to frag anything yet. Thanks for your help.

 

[JGoslee]

For shading you could do something simple like putting some light deffuser over the top of the tank to block out some of the light.

 

[Teeka]

Would you recommand plastic screen or egg crate? I know I am asking alot of questions. I am trying to picture it in my head.

 

[JGoslee]

egg crate and light deffuser are the same thing. Thats what I use when I'm trying to shade parts of my tank.

 

[Teeka]

Thanks again for your help.