what will my lights support?

[holmslm57]

I have a 75 gallon tank with a built in sump, so about 60 gallons in the DT. I have a CF fixture with 2 65 10,000 and 2 65 actinic.75 - 80 lbs LR. Lots of little hermits, snails and only one tang right now, but working toward adding a few more fish. Got 3 PJ cardinals in QT right now. The tank is about 3 years old, but I just bought it and moved it 2 weeks ago. My water parameters are coming back to good, a nitrate count of 40 is the only problem right now. Doing lots of water changes to get that one down. What will my lights support in terms of corals and anemones? I am new to the SW hobby and have been reading til my eyes are crossed and getting different opinions on how much light I need for everything. Thought I'd ask the real experts. Thanks, Lisa

 

[teen]

if its going to be a reef, i really suggest upgrading your lighting. with that lighting you'll be able to keep softies. maybe LPS near the top.

 

[patandlace]

I have the same lights over a 92 corner tank. I have both soft and LPS corals that are doing great. If you want to keep SPS corals, Anemones or clams you should go with something stronger.