"Strong light"
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perfectdark
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Originally Posted by vonk
http:///forum/post/2714170
I have a 20g long with 65 watt 10k bulbs and 50/50 actinic coralife light both have dual bulbs, is this considered a strong bulb when looking to buy corals?
No
Its a power compact flourescent bulb, the least intense for reef keeping that you can get. You will be able to keep some soft corals, and maybe some LPS Placed high in the tank...maybe...
http:///forum/post/2714170
I have a 20g long with 65 watt 10k bulbs and 50/50 actinic coralife light both have dual bulbs, is this considered a strong bulb when looking to buy corals?
No
Its a power compact flourescent bulb, the least intense for reef keeping that you can get. You will be able to keep some soft corals, and maybe some LPS Placed high in the tank...maybe...
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by vonk
http:///forum/post/2714295
If the listed coral doesnt have a recommended diet of light and flow then does that mean this light will be enough?
No not necessarily. Its important to know the species and not just rely on a small write up next to an online purchasing ad. Often there is a lot of incorrect information given in these small blurbs.
http:///forum/post/2714295
If the listed coral doesnt have a recommended diet of light and flow then does that mean this light will be enough?
No not necessarily. Its important to know the species and not just rely on a small write up next to an online purchasing ad. Often there is a lot of incorrect information given in these small blurbs.
jerryatrick
Active Member
Originally Posted by Makai
http:///forum/post/2723706
i'm in the process of making a custom canopy for my 20 long. it'll be 2 150w HQI 14ks. So no, if anything i would suggest you don't have enough light.
Wow, that is a lot of light for such a small tank.
As far as PC lighting goes, I have yet to find a softy or LPS that I could not keep (thriving) under PC. No SPS as mentioned above. All about placement in the tank.
http:///forum/post/2723706
i'm in the process of making a custom canopy for my 20 long. it'll be 2 150w HQI 14ks. So no, if anything i would suggest you don't have enough light.
Wow, that is a lot of light for such a small tank.
As far as PC lighting goes, I have yet to find a softy or LPS that I could not keep (thriving) under PC. No SPS as mentioned above. All about placement in the tank.
makai
Member
Originally Posted by JerryAtrick
http:///forum/post/2723729
Wow, that is a lot of light for such a small tank.
As far as PC lighting goes, I have yet to find a softy or LPS that I could not keep (thriving) under PC. No SPS as mentioned above. All about placement in the tank.
I got a lot of sps... you are right though, and i just assumed the OP was keeping SPS. Softies can do fine under PC lights.
http:///forum/post/2723729
Wow, that is a lot of light for such a small tank.
As far as PC lighting goes, I have yet to find a softy or LPS that I could not keep (thriving) under PC. No SPS as mentioned above. All about placement in the tank.
I got a lot of sps... you are right though, and i just assumed the OP was keeping SPS. Softies can do fine under PC lights.
ballet ninja
Member
I also agree that softies are fine under PC's.