Lighting for 46 bow tank with corals and anemone

ebeckels

ebeckels

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I was wondering if i have enough light on my tank. I have 1 blue 55 watt bulb and 1 regular 55 watt bulb. I have a 46 gallon bow tank. All of the corals and anemones are nice and open and seem to be very healthy. Is there any reason why I should upgrade or should i just leave it alone? If I should upgrade, what would you recomend and where to get it?
-Eric
 
jeff903

jeff903

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Hi,
I have a 46 bowed tank also and have 2 VHO (Very High Output) bulbs. I actinic and one daylight. For a 46 bowed it would be 36" bulbs which are 95 watts each. A good rule of thumb is 3-4 watts per gallon for anemones and corals. What you have is good, but the anemones and corals will eventually die prematurely and/or be under constant stress.
[ October 31, 2001: Message edited by: Jeff903 ]
 
fishfreek

fishfreek

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I bought a 96w retro pc set up on line for $91 shipped! Look around, you can find some good deals. :)
 
ebeckels

ebeckels

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you bought 2 96 watt bulbs with the fixture and everything for $91.00 ? That's an amazing price.... Could you let me know where... I've seen them on ---- for around $200.00 is that ridiculous for this?
-Eric
 
fishfreek

fishfreek

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I purchaced 1 x 96w smartlite pc setup for $91 shipped. This is the best price i could find(and i looked). If you find a 2x96w on e-bay for $200 new, i would say thats a good deal. Give me your e-mail addy and i'll send you the site(can't list it on this board).
 
salisbury a d

salisbury a d

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I have the46 bow and it is hard to get good lighting since the mh hoods are too wide.
I am planning on building my own VHO hood with four 96 watt bulbs.
Currently on the tank I have a double PC hood with 2 55 watt bulbs on the main rectangular part.
On the section that bows I have a single 55 watt PC 24 inch hood.
Adam
 
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