coral questions??????????

fedukeford

fedukeford

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im thinking about starting with low and medium light corals. should i get a PC or MH lighting?? how many watts per gallon do i need??? what corals are the easiest to take care of??
 
hot883

hot883

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You will be able to do more with MH. I think the recommendation is 4-6 watts per gallon. I may be wrong, but thats whats stickin in my brain housing group. Ha! I have a 55 with 260w of PC. I just started myself and have fish, inverts and just added 2 colonies of zoo's

 
hot883

hot883

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Not top of the line by any stretch, but bought on the auction site for $109 shipped. Buy the best that you can afford. These will do me for now but will limit my animal selection as stated earlier. These will work I am told on the softer corals. I always research though before I buy just to make sure. Anemones are often the first bought and 1st to die. Lack of experience and WATER QUALITY is the key most of the time.
 
fedukeford

fedukeford

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ok thx im probley just gonna get the cheapest light i can find for low and medium light corals cuz im only 12 so i cant earn money very fast
so i always have to wait and wait and wait to get the expensive stuff
what kind of fish do you have in a 55 gallon?? mines a 55 gal too
 
key00west

key00west

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at least 3 to 3.5 watts per gallon, corals require 3 main things, Good water quality,Good water flow, and Good lighting. hope that helps
 
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