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Predator wasnt joking, the clarkii will get aggressive. I have had mine attack my hand while cleaning the glass. Darn near drew blood. I was tooo close to his carpet...

I personally have used a more traditional approach at lighting. However, a freind of mine uses considerably more actinic. He maintains that the higher frequency of light is absorbed more by the choraline. Hence the reddish collor of choraline. There may be truth to it...but i dont know...any...

Brain corals do in fact photosynthesize. They, like most other coral species, contain zooxanthellae which privide the organism with vital nutrients during photosynthesis. Otherwise, why would we spend all this money for lighting systemes :) Good Luck and be liberal with the light!!

Just wondering: Is protein skimming necessary for a 20gal reek system? Also, what is the reccommended lighting situation for this system (LPS and Soft)? I have only kept reef systems in 40 gal and larger, so mini-setups are unfamiliar to me. Thanks!