Low Light Sps???

nano reefer

nano reefer

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Is there such thing? My LGS mentioned a few that did not need MH or anything, but they didnt not or have or will have any corals like that... i just wantewd to see if it was real.
 
wangotango

wangotango

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While all SPS don't need halides, T5 will be just as good, the only one I would do under anything less would be Montipora Capricornis. Don't expect crazy growth or coloration though.
-Justin
 
thangbom

thangbom

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monti caps and monti digitas... both can grow w/o mh... im sure you can grow them under vho or even pc's if they are like 7''/8''away from the bulbs
YzGyz
 
jmick

jmick

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Pocillopora is also a good choice. Was my first SPS, had it orginally under VHO and it did fine and the growth was good.
 
thangbom

thangbom

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i say you are safe with that.. put it on the upper half and it should be ok... try a frag ... it should be ok imo... just dont let the tank get hotter than 85 deg... ohh and make sure your dont do too drastic with a tank soo small.. add a little of whatevery over time.. not all at once.. it's hard to do ( thats why i dontn have a nano.. i don't have the time/patience)
GL
YzGyz
 
teen

teen

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Originally Posted by ThaNgBom
monti caps and monti digitas... both can grow w/o mh... im sure you can grow them under vho or even pc's if they are like 7''/8''away from the bulbs
YzGyz
digis are one of the most light demanding corals. if there not up high under MH, good luck keeping their colors.
 
myzislow

myzislow

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Like wango tango mentioned, I think a monti cap would be your best bet as "tester" first SPS coral. I have one under 130 watt PC in a 29 gallon and it is flourishing. Pretty rapid growth and the color is excellent. Here are some growth shots:
taken 7/10/2007:

taken 8/17/2007:

taken yesterday

 
thangbom

thangbom

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well if they are that demending of light then guess im super lucky with mine then... they are about 20'' away from my t5's and it has grown 2x it's size over the 3 months i had it...
YzGYz
 
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