Brain coral care

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  1. SeaLevel

    SeaLevel Bristle Worm

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    I have a two bulb t five fixture. In my tank I have mushroom corals, and button polyps that seem to be surviving quite well in my tank. I always liked the way brain coral looks. Do you think my lighting is sufficient enough to keep this type of coral?
    the tank is 12 inches deep.
     
    SeaLevel, Apr 14, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    What size is the tank and what type of fixture specifically, T5, PC...... and watts please.
     
    Corailline, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. Jgut3

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    We need the watts and tank size. 10g is my guess. 48w is my watts guess. We shall see lol
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Boy even after reading the post three times I still missed the fixture.
     
    Corailline, Apr 16, 2011
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  5. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Lol its hidden in there.
     
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  6. 2in10

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    That should be more than sufficient.
     
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