Toadstool under MH

[reefnut]

Will a Toadstool do ok under MH?
Sense we don't have the sig's
125g Tank
2- 400w MHs
2- 110w VHOs

 

[reef fool]

My LFS has a huge toadstool right under MH's and it has been doing well for several months. 2 400 watt MH is a heck of alot of light on a 125! Better save up for a chiller!!

 

[reefnut]

Thanks reef fool, no chiller needed yet... Temp dosen't get above 82deg.
I've read that the Toadstool needs moderate light... Don't really know what moderate means.

 

[reef fool]

I have recently been told that they need stronger light when they get bigger. The one at my LFS is the size of a hub cap when it opens! it is also in a 500 gal reef tank. I would try it midway on the reef to start. BTW, they take a few days to open fully when first introduced. I have mine at the top of the reef about 1"-2" below the surface under 800 watts of VHO. It has grown considerably and opens up nicely every day.
Good Luck,
Frank

 

[reefnut]

That is a very nice looking coral. Thanks for the info .

 

[sammystingray]

I would actually start it at the very bottom....I doubt the lighting you buy it from will be as strong, actually probably not close, and it will need a slow introduction to those lights....

 

[reefnut]

That's a good point sammy. I think I'm going to go pick one up and give it try.