Green Carpet

[sh2000]

Does a green carpet need MH's ? I plan on putting him under 260w in a 55 the light is very strong its right on top of the water and the tank is not deep at all ?

 

[mcbdz]

Originally Posted by SH2000
http:///forum/post/2508556
Does a green carpet need MH's ? I plan on putting him under 260w in a 55 the light is very strong its right on top of the water and the tank is not deep at all ?
From what I have read they need strong lighting and feed meaty foods every other day. They also get very large. Hope you have a bigger tank. I'm finding smallest 12" and most 39"?

 

[sh2000]

I have more than 5 tanks largest is 120...i wanna put him in the 55 becaue it a fowlr...and i already have an anemone in my 120 under MH for months now it is a 8+ spread this green carpet would be 4 inches feeding is no problem i spot feed several corals and anemones daily.. what do u mean 12 and 39 ? anyways the basic question is in a tank thats about 20" deep would 260w of CF lighting suffice for the carpet ? thanks

 

[mcbdz]

Originally Posted by SH2000
http:///forum/post/2508884
I have more than 5 tanks largest is 120...i wanna put him in the 55 becaue it a fowlr...and i already have an anemone in my 120 under MH for months now it is a 8+ spread this green carpet would be 4 inches feeding is no problem i spot feed several corals and anemones daily.. what do u mean 12 and 39 ? anyways the basic question is in a tank thats about 20" deep would 260w of CF lighting suffice for the carpet ? thanks
No, I don't believe that is enough light. You will need more like MH, or at least T5's. And it depends on the spieces of carpet you have buthere goes:
Stichodactyla gigantea-19.5 inches
Stichodactyla haddoni- 39inches
Stichodactyla mertensii- 39inches
Stichodactyla helianthus-12inches
This is there sizes listed in"MARINE INVERTEBRATES" by Ronald L. Shimek, PH.D.
I have also heard they grow fast. Just what I have read. I have only had a condy personally.

 

[sh2000]

I have Stichodactyla gigantea- in my 120 its 8+ spread if it gets too big ill sell it.. or find it an atiquite home...this is a green carpet not sure the scientific name...what will happen if it has 260w of lighting it wont be able to grow through photosynthesis will it laast a few month or it will die immediately.. ? basically putting this carpet in the 260w lighting is killing it or just not recommended ?

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by SH2000
http:///forum/post/2509015
basically putting this carpet in the 260w lighting is killing it or just not recommended ?
killing it?
A tang in a 10gal is it killing it or just bad for it ?
Hobby Experience:3 Years
You know the anwser.

 

[sh2000]

im affraid i do...it was a nice anmeone and im affraid it would like MH lighting...thanks.

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by SH2000
http:///forum/post/2509384
im affraid i do...it was a nice anmeone and im affraid it would like MH lighting...thanks.
I know it we all see what we like but not all ways what we can have.

And it is what is best for them not us.

 

[sh2000]

i was hoping it could work cuz i found a swet deal but im not going to put something in a tank thats not fit to house it...i strive for my inhabitants to be happy and have the best quality of life..