I’m new with saltwater but old with freshwater, and i’m almost done cycling.
I have 40lb of live rocks in there. A powerhead, and a canister filter (just for extra flow and mechanical filtration,–> sponges are often washed to prevent beneficial bacteria building there instead of on the live rocks)

I’m still using my old 2 x 6700 fluorescent light tubes. Are they ok for my Fish-Only-with-Live-Rocks tank? I’m planning to have a pair of clown fish, yellow watchman goby with pilot shrimp, yellow-tail blue damsel and a royal gramma.
No protein skimmer.

And what if I’d like to have purple coralline algea? I heard something about Actinic light. Can I have that running with my fluorescent tube? Since I only have 1 switch in my hood, where you can plug 2 tubes at once.

I don’t know much about lighting. I want something not fancy/expensive, that make my fish/shrimp comfortable and possibly promote coralline algea growth. My tank’s spot has no sun.

Thanks!
Thanks Sarah, but i’ve already read that article before. That’s why i want to get more info about the Actinic light, and whether it makes sense to have it on with my florescent tube at once.
And you’ve given me contradicting info now… while you’re saying 3w/g and more for coralline algae, .. the article you copied says 1.6, which is much less.

Final question, should I install air pumps?? Thanks!!
All the fish are very small (less than 2 inches)

So, this vid is the basics on whats going on during your cycling process in your new tank and the ways you can see how your nitrogen cycle is coming along. Remember, Ammonia, then Nitrite, then Nitrate. Thanks guys, subscribe!!
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So, I have this 10 gallon freshwater/tropical aquarium. I finally got it set up and running, so the water can get to where it needs to be. Any suggestion of how long I should let it go before adding fish?

I haven’t gotten any fish for it yet, since I wanted to make sure the water was just right before adding them, and risk killing them…
And I have some fish grouping ideas, and I’m sure when I go the people at the store will be able to help me…
But can anyone on here give me what they would put in a tank that small? what fish? What plants? What decorations?
I want a “showcase” fish in there. And when I say showcase, I mean one that’s slightly bigger and brighter than all the others around it. I’ve looked at gouramis and I like the dwarf and honey gouramis, so if I can’t find anything else to my liking I might get one of them to go in there. But does anyone have any other suggestions? Of bigger colorful fish I could center in my tank? And what smaller ones should I put around it. I was thinking maybe 2 cory catfish, and few platies, and maybe even a couple shrimp or another small school of fish… I can’t really make up my mind there… So any suggestions should help!
And yes.. i know I have to be careful about putting in to many.

Another topic. I have a Betta. He lives in a 2 gallon fish bowl. He’s fairly docile, and even though I’ve shown him his own reflection and other male betta, he doesn’t puff up or act necessarily aggressive. Do you think he could live in the 10 gallon? I’ve heard it possible he could get along with the community fish, but not the gourami. Do you think with his docile demeanor they could potentially get along? Or would the other fish be more likely to attack him. I probably won’t try this, but even if I did I know what keep an eye out for fish attacking other fish.
If I can’t, I would like to get something to heat up his fish bowl. For the time being it does not have one, but I know they are tropical fish. So far, the cooler water has seemed to affect him at all, he’s moves quite a bit, and eats regularly. It probably has to do with the fact I keep my house warmer… But it’s starting to get colder and I’m worried.. I don’t want him to be too uncomfortable. So do they even make heaters for bowls? and if they do how much would they be?

One last question. I’ve been really interested in getting another aquarium. I LOVE marine fish. How exactly hard is it to get a marine tank set up? What are the steps involved?
It’s something I’m highly considering, but will have to wait on. But I KNOW I would love at least a pair of clownfish if not more. What are some other good, BRIGHT COLORED tank makes for them?
I also don’t want to big of an aquarium in my house or I won’t have room for it… So how many clowns and how many of another type or two of fish could go into a 30-40 gallon tank? How about a 50 gallon? How expensive is it to turn one of those into a saltwater tank?

I hope I can get some good answers here! I’m honestly curious! I’m sorry I have so many question in here, I hope someone can answer them all!
But thank you!
Oh! I thought of another question!
If I do leave my Betta in the 2g bowl, is there enough room for a dwarf african frog, a snail or 2, or even 1-2 female Betta? Any room for anything else AT ALL? Thanks!!!

1) Wardly Spirulina Discs — http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?familyid=4238&Ntt=Spirulina%20Discs&OneResultRedirect=1
2) Wardly Shrimp Pellets — http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00026Z444
3)Omega One Freshwater Flakes — http://omegasea.net/freshwater_flakes.html

On each of them it says to feed Three times daily. I was thinking one of each once a day to give them a variety of diet? He stressed very much not to over feed them and its really the last thing I wanna do. I want them to be as healthy as they can be Thank you for any responses.
I forgot to add how many fish. I have 1 Emperor Pleco. 1 Bala Shard 1 Red Fin Shark 1 Albino Rainbow Shark and 5 Pictus Catfish