How much lighting do I need
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sea goblin
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what exactly is it that you want to keep in there? I would say that you would be good for most soft corals, and some LPS, no SPS. shrooms would be good too as well.
Sea Goblin
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spsfreak100
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LPS= Large Poylp Scleractinian (Stoney)
SPS= Small Polyp Scleractinian (Stoney)
I personally wouldn't put Small Polyped Scleractinians under anything but metal halides. From my experience, They don't fair well under Power Compacts or VHO's.
Take Care,
Graham
SPS= Small Polyp Scleractinian (Stoney)
I personally wouldn't put Small Polyped Scleractinians under anything but metal halides. From my experience, They don't fair well under Power Compacts or VHO's.
Take Care,
Graham
cboyfan2020
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SPS: small polyped stoney corals such as acropora, montipora, etc.
Clams: maxima, crocea, tridancia
LPS: Large polyped stony corals such as Frogspawn, Torch.
Stony coral is basically a coral having a hard, stone like base.
leathers are softies because they have a soft base you can frag for example.
SPS and clams really need halide light to be healthy and thrive.
SPS are also somewhat harder to keep but it depends.
Clams: maxima, crocea, tridancia
LPS: Large polyped stony corals such as Frogspawn, Torch.
Stony coral is basically a coral having a hard, stone like base.
leathers are softies because they have a soft base you can frag for example.
SPS and clams really need halide light to be healthy and thrive.
SPS are also somewhat harder to keep but it depends.
spsfreak100
Active Member
Originally posted by robandmel
How much do I need then? Currently I have 220 watts PC.. What would you recomend then?
Halides...
Nothing other will fully suit them.
2x 250wt bulbs should do nicely over that tank, if you ever plan to venture into Small Polyped Scleractinians (SPS) or any Tridacna clams.
Take Care,
Graham
