Light question

mbnum2

mbnum2

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I have a PowerCompact light for my 55 gal. I have about 60 pounds of LR and was wondering about corals. Would i need to add any other kind of lighting or anything else for some of your beginner to intermediate corals? I have two powerheads in the tank as well. Any suggestions on what to start with?
 
rabbit_72

rabbit_72

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Just about everyone here will probably say you need stronger lighting. However, we had some corals in my hubby's tank with compact fluorescent and they did fine until we were able to move them. Of course we didn't get anything that needed particularly strong lighting.
 
mbnum2

mbnum2

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Thanks! I primarily want to keep it mostly fish but, i do want to add just a few "easier" corals. Any suggestions?
 
rabbit_72

rabbit_72

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I was answering your post when I accidently closed the page!

Okay, where was I.......Green striped mushrooms, Green Fluorenscent 'shrooms, blue mushrooms, Candy cane coral, Tube Coral says low light minimum required, there are quite a few you could try. But only try one at a time, so you know whether or not they will work. I don't recall if you mentioned how old your tank is, but if it is fairly new, corals won't work unless it is a few months old. Tank needs time to mature as corals are fragile.
 
mbnum2

mbnum2

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i bought the tank established from someone, it has been professionally maintained for the past 7 years. nitrate level is great. Thanks for the helP!
 
oceana

oceana

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Originally Posted by mbnum2
dont know man, came with the tank any way to check?
i know its like $250 new..
it should say on the bulbs.
or tell us how long they are and we can tell you the wattage
as for what you can keep just about any shroom and zoanthids would be a great start. easy to keep alive and come in some amazing colors
 
mbnum2

mbnum2

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not sure on the size will check, its a 55 gall rectangle tank. (im guessing 4 ft)
Sounds good, thanks for your help man!
 
patandlace

patandlace

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Most likely is 4x65 watt fixture. I would check the bulbs though. If it is, you can keep soft corals and some LPS corals under those.
 
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