before i waste the money...

[wfd1008]

just got a 12-gal nano with two pc 50/50 and was told by a coup;e different lfs that it would be enough lighting for a couple of sps corals. is this true? any help before i spend more money would be great.

 

[spanko]

Depending on how many watts the lights are you may be able to keep some montipora and see how that goes for you. They will have to be high up on the rocks, close to the light. Let us know what the wattage is of each light.

 

[m0nk]

Technically, no, this will not work for SPS. The all-in-one nanos don't have enough wattage to really handle even montis and some of them barely have enough for LPS.

 

[lion_crazz]

SPS corals need highly intense light to survive the long haul. That light will not satiate their needs.

 

[nakadoc]

Yeah, do not go back to that store.

 

[apos]

You can keep them in the tank, if only you don't mind whether they are alive or dead.

 

[fishieness]

some montis such as digis might survive for a good while, or even survive periode. But in all honesty, you arent likely to get anywhere near what I would consider to be good (worthwhile) color. I would try it.

 

[m0nk]

Originally Posted by fishieness
http:///forum/post/2501819
some montis such as digis might survive for a good while, or even survive periode. But in all honesty, you arent likely to get anywhere near what I would consider to be good (worthwhile) color. I would try it.
IME, digitas need more light than caps.

 

[fishieness]

Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2501992
IME, digitas need more light than caps.
i would agree with you... i neversaid digies were the lowest. once again, it is possible that they might survive for a little, but they will look like crap...