Lighting

[bunnyl99]

Is it manadatory to have stronger light to support only live rock. I have flourecent bulbs & was looking to purchase some live rock.

 

[airforceb2]

No you don't need any extra lights. It would be a good idea to get a different bulb so you don't support so much algae growth but you don't have to do it.

 

[bunnyl99]

What type of bulb should I get? I'm new to this

 

[jjlittle]

do a 6500k or greater

 

[airforceb2]

I would suggest a 10,000K bulb. You can find them at a lot of LFS.

 

[bunnyl99]

I don't know if my ballast would support it or not. How do I know? I just have a regular light set up that came w/the tank

 

[bunnyl99]

I see you serve and protect our country. THANK YOU!

 

[jjlittle]

the kalvin rateing has nothing to do with wattage your bulb would remain the same just make sure the kalvin rateing was up there. I suggested 6500k for you could get tehm at almost any HOMe Depot / Lowes etc. cheap.

 

[airforceb2]

The problem with going that low is a) you can promote algae growth a little more and b) you will have a more yellow light and not the crisp white light that looks nice.

 

[cushen123]

I just ordered a remora c skimmer and coralife 2x65 pc 30". anyone have a good or bad review of either of these products????

 

[airforceb2]

EXCELLENT choice!! You will enjoy your new lights and love your skimmer.

 

[cushen123]

What is the extint of my tank now that I have the better lights???
30 gallon, 30"l, 12"d, 18"h
????