Lighting question...

[bret61081]

I currently have a 55G with 260w of PC lighting. I am wanting to upgrade to either the 95 wave tank which is 48" or the 120 48" tank. My question is can I use my current light towards the back or middle of tank where I would plan on keeping the majority of my live rock and BT anenome? Would that be ok since the light would be directly over them or would I need brighter lights. I plan on putting a trigger(blur throat or niger) and hopefully either a Yellow or Purple tang, so I want to leave a lot of swimming room in the front of the tank. Would this work?? Any Opinions would be great thanks!

 

[maurice]

Do you plan on going reef down the road,or are you keeping it like you have now?If you are not going to go reef then i think you should be fine with the lighting you have!

 

[bret61081]

Right now the only corals I have are a few zoos, GSP which I am nursing back to health b/c it was covered with mushrooms and a torch coral(which I am thining of trading in for something else) those are the extent of my corals...and the only ones that are my favorites are the zoos which do not require a whole lot of light. That would be the extent of my corals...but if I keep them and move them to the bigger tank, would it be ok as long as they were directly below the light? i would think so but I wanted some more opinions...thanks!

 

[maurice]

Yeah i think you will be fine,but you do know your trigger might eat your zoos or any other corals.I want one also but i am not willing to give up my reef for him just yet lol,but once i finish my cycle on my 190gal it will be my new reef and the 55 will then get a trigger and some type of eel. :yes: Back to your question though,i think you will be fine!

 

[bret61081]

I was thinking a Blue Throat b/c they are ment to be the most reef safe...and they are beautiful! Get a small eel like mine! its so pretty....looks just like a ribbon eel, but they eat! I had my LFS here in Ft Laud special order it for me right before last months Aquarium Fish came out with it featured in it...its beaufitul and under 40$ well worth the $$! good luck with the 190G!

 

[maurice]

Thanks for the tip on the eel!