New Upgrades coming Couple of Questions

[ak_reefer]

Well I am upgrading my system a little here and I have a couple of questions. I will be upgrading my lights. I am taking out my pair of 55w PC and adding a 4X95w of VHO to go along with my 2X96w PC. My question is I dont want a huge algea bloom so how should I go about keeping it down to a min. I will aslo be adding a CPR Refugium the one that hangs on the back. Will a 2X13w PC be enough lighting for it or will I need more. I will be removing My aquaclear 350 box filter will so I can add on the Refugium will this cause any problem? Thanks for your time and sorry this is so long.

 

[q]

Gradually increase your photoperiod over a couple of weeks on the VHO's until they are where you want them. You need to do it anyways to acclimate the corals.
I would start off at 2 hours for a couple of days then increase every other day. Watch the tank to see by how much and how often.

 

[m1rodrig]

AK hows your flower pot doing how long have you had it?I would like to have one in the future but have read nothing but how hard they are to keep.

 

[ak_reefer]

Hey Q,
Thanks for the advice. Any idea about the Refugium is 2X13w good enough lighting.
m1,
I have had my flower pot for about 7 months. It is doing great has grown since I have purchased it. I feed it live brine shrimp and dose with Phytoplex seems to be working for me.

 

[m1rodrig]

It looks great!The views of the mountains are also magnificent.Maybe one day I'll be able to get out of Miami and see some of the real country!!