20G High Lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by fishzilla, Jan 4, 2012.

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  1. fishzilla

    fishzilla Astrea Snail

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    I am only interested in keeping polyps...just really easy stuff. I am looking at a 20" 96watt quadd PC and 24" 130watt PCs. Do you guys think either of these would provide enough lighing?

    Also any idea if 1 ocellaris clown, 1 royal gramma, and a yellow tail blue damsel will work in a 20G high. Will have 30-40lbs of LR, AC110 loaded with chemical media and circulation pumps...
     
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  3. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    Maybe someone can chime in about the lighting since i've only had experience with LED's. But I had a blue damsel in my 20 gallon high, but it picked on every new fish I brought in so just make sure that you get the damsel last so it doesn't establish territory. I have 1 ocellaris, 1 percula clown, and 1 watchman goby and they do fine. I think 40lbs live rock is way too much for the tank. I have about 15-20lbs in my 20H and it takes up a lot of space. I have about another 10lbs in the sump/fuge.
     
  4. fishzilla

    fishzilla Astrea Snail

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    Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

    I have found a good deal on a 150watt Coralife clamp on halide...I figure that would be too much for my needs?