Light Info Needed

[tangsrule27]

Ok guys I have a reef in my 29 gal tank. Right now I have an elegance coral, bubble coral, waving han xenia, and some blue mushrooms. they are under 110 watts of PC. One 55 watt 10k and one 55 watt actinic. Are they getting enough light? if i should upgrade wut can i move up to? plz and help is needed!!!! Thx ~RYAN~

 

[blondenaso1]

I think they have PC setups with 3 55watt bulbs, 2 daylight and 1 actinic. I also think they come in 96watts. but I am not sure. As for if you have enough light, are you noticing any bleaching or tissue recession? The xenia and shrooms defintaley have enough, but I am not as familiar with the other two. Almost 4watts/gal is not bad at all. Any reasom why you want to upgrade?

 

[richard rendos]

I think they are getting enough light. I had the same setup with a 29 gallon and 2X55 watt PC. Had great luck with brains, bubbles, and shrooms. You could probably add one more 55 watt PC, but I don't think it is necessary.
Also...96 watt PC's are 36" long. A 29 gallon tank is only 30". It just won't fit.

 

[bosco0633]

actually i think 96w are over 36" they are for 48 and up. I have 36 and it is only 55w.

 

[fishfreek]

I think the corals you listed will do fine in that lighting. As far as the 96w pc goes, i beleive they are 34-1/2" long bulbs + the endcap witch is about 1" long. They fit in my 45g (36" long tank) hood nicely.