Unfortunately, "reptile bulbs" aren't going to cut it in the long run. I seriously doubt the spectrum of light is what would make for a healthy nano-reef. I haven't setup a reef system in almost 15 years, and am just getting ready to set up the first nano I've ever attempted. Yes, I'm stoked, yes, I'm enthusiastic -- however, I'm learning lessons now that I forgot from way back when, the biggest one being patience.
The most important thing to remember is that we, as reef keepers are charged with not only providing the best environment we can for the creatures in our care, but to do our best to help those creature to *thrive*. I would encourage you to ask yourself if these splendid animals that are in your care are getting the best environment for their health, and if they aren't, to ask what you need to do to improve things. For my part, I am going to start my reef with the best rock I can, test my parameters twice daily during the cycling, and do my best to make a stable yet dynamic environment for at *least* 6 months before even adding a single polyp. I can't speak for everyone here, but I want to see anyone who takes on the task of being a reef-keeper do well, and the animals in that person's care thrive and grow. I hope you succeed, and encourage you to evaluate the state of things with your reef as it stands, and accept the advice of the more experienced folks here and at other forums. I will, not only for my sake, but for the sake of the creatures I will be blessed to have in my charge and care.
The most important thing to remember is that we, as reef keepers are charged with not only providing the best environment we can for the creatures in our care, but to do our best to help those creature to *thrive*. I would encourage you to ask yourself if these splendid animals that are in your care are getting the best environment for their health, and if they aren't, to ask what you need to do to improve things. For my part, I am going to start my reef with the best rock I can, test my parameters twice daily during the cycling, and do my best to make a stable yet dynamic environment for at *least* 6 months before even adding a single polyp. I can't speak for everyone here, but I want to see anyone who takes on the task of being a reef-keeper do well, and the animals in that person's care thrive and grow. I hope you succeed, and encourage you to evaluate the state of things with your reef as it stands, and accept the advice of the more experienced folks here and at other forums. I will, not only for my sake, but for the sake of the creatures I will be blessed to have in my charge and care.
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