Hi everyone, my name is Chris & I live in Red Deer. I have been into aquariums for about 8 years and recently took the plunge to saltwater. I decided to buy a used tank that has been running for two years. Not knowing much about it I want advice on if I have a good setup or not, or if I should consider upgrading some on the hardware. Here is what I have: 90 Gallon Tank (4L X 2H X 1.5D), Fluval FX5, Fluval 205, Seaclone Protein Skimmer, Double T8 Standard hood Light (I think it's just basic low level Bulbs) & Coralife Double T5 10,000 48", and a bubblier. I have around 3 inches of substrate (Mixed crushed Coral & Live Sand), 45lbs of live rock (I'm assuming its just run of the mill rock, not Fiji) 2 small Kenya Tree Corals & 1 small Purple Mushroom Coral. There is 5 Turbo Snails, 3 Sand Sifting Snails, 1 Feather Duster, 2 False Percula, 1 Sailfin Tang, 1 Flame Angel, 2 Banded Coral Shrimp & 1 Fire Shrimp. There is also both Green & Red Algae growing (When I picked it up it was in the middle of a bloom, Moving it has killed off a lot and it seems to be under control). I'm wondering if I have a deep enought substrate or should I bring it up past the 6 inch mark? Are my lights going to support Healthy Beautiful Soft Corals or should I upgrade to MH? I also have a few power heads that came with it. Should I add them in? I would really like to add move live rock and develop the Coral side of things on the one side and leave the other side open for things such as the Feather Duster, Starfish, Etc. Any thoughts from anyone out there would be greatly appreciated.
