CoralLife 4x65 watt compact

alienhybridx

alienhybridx

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is this light fixture good enough for an anemone that can get hosted by a clownfish ? such as a bubble tip maybe ???
what can i really keep with this ?? i think its 1 reflector not really sure ...
 
crush4989

crush4989

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What size tank do you have? I have had one a a 55 and 2 on a 75 and eveything did good. I have upgraded to a 150 and bought mh and have 3 corallife fixters for sale. 100 plus shipping.
Keith
 
fishfreak1242

fishfreak1242

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You might be able to get away with some simple softies such as colt, mushrooms and xenia. But you really dont want to skimp on lights. If you can you should either get a descent T-5 fixture with individual reflectors or a metal halide fixture. If you get a good T-5 or metal halide you will be able to keep almost anything in your tank. Remember, it is better to have more than enough light than not enough.
 
crush4989

crush4989

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That is true but not always. Depending how big of a tank you have to much light can bleech some corals.
Keith
 
crush4989

crush4989

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i have corallife fixtures. They have 4 65w compacts. The price is 100 plus shipping. They are 250 new.
Keith
 
scopus tang

scopus tang

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Originally Posted by AlienHybridX
http:///forum/post/2576308
mr X my tank is a 55 gallon and its 1 ' 8 " deep

Alien, speaking from my experiences with these lights, you're not going to be able to keep an anemonie in that tank with that light. The PC just aren't high intensity enough. You are correct, in that it is a single folded reflector. I've been able to keep rock anemones and most soft corals, even a few LSPs, but never SPS corals, bubble tips, carpets, or any others that are hosted by clowns. If you want to keep anemones or higher end corals, invest in a better light. Frustrating I know especially if you've spent your money already.
 
scopus tang

scopus tang

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Originally Posted by niskyvaulter
http:///forum/post/2577244
i'm in the smae situation now. would i be ok with t5 4x54 or would i need 6x54 for a bta. its a 55gal, 21 inches deep.
niskyvaulter, in all honesty, I really don't know much about T5 lighting, so you might be better off to start a new thread. That said, I would probably opt for 6 bulb light myself, especially when considering anemones. Even with MH, in a deeper tank, they tend to move towards the top. Should get my buddy Dennis to post a picture of his 210. Right now the stupid anomones are at the top of his rockwork and hanging on the glass 3/4 of the way up his tank; and thats under 3 150WMH. Anemones period are a risky buisness, and in my personal opinion are best kept in a dedicated tank.
 
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