Button Polyps aren't opening.

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Nealio, Jan 25, 2010.

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  1. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Over a 3 gallon tank? I would say that's plenty. Especially for button polyps. My guess is the nitrates.
     
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  2. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    And considering it's literally less than 4 inches from the bulb, I felt the same way. But the point that irr made that 6w is 6w made sense as well. I'll give it a chance in my tank for a while to see what happens.
     
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  3. Brandon1023

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    But 6 watts is NOT 6 watts. You think a 100W incandescent over a 10 gallon tank giving it 10WPG is going to sustain a clam? Think again.

    What's important is the TYPE of lighting. The WPG rule is old and outdated and shouldn't even be referenced anymore.
     
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