juiced_rl
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I am currently looking into a few different lighting setups for my 55 gal. I want to be able to accomidate for any coral. I was wondering if I where to get one of the VHO retro kits 4 110watt bulbs would that be enough for all corals? I have seen a lot of kits for sale without a reflector is a reflector needed? I assume it would basically enhance the lighting.
Is MH needed for a reef tank I have read that between 4-8 watts per gallon is a good place to be for corals and 440 watts would put me at 8 watts per gallon. I am planning on going to my LFS sometime this weekend and order a canopy and lighting so any advise would be great.
In addition what is a good amount of water flow to have I have right now about 1000 gph running through the tank 3 maxi jet 600's and a HOB filter that sayd 350gph. There are no deads spots that I have found in the tank and a very good amount of water movement on the surface.
In advance that you all.
Is MH needed for a reef tank I have read that between 4-8 watts per gallon is a good place to be for corals and 440 watts would put me at 8 watts per gallon. I am planning on going to my LFS sometime this weekend and order a canopy and lighting so any advise would be great.
In addition what is a good amount of water flow to have I have right now about 1000 gph running through the tank 3 maxi jet 600's and a HOB filter that sayd 350gph. There are no deads spots that I have found in the tank and a very good amount of water movement on the surface.
In advance that you all.