coral and polyp questions

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by SaltyNia, Oct 5, 2006.

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  1. SaltyNia

    SaltyNia Plankton

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    hi there i was wondering as of right now im starting off with a regular florecent light.. can i put any type of coral or mushroom or polpy with out the high intese light or will i need one....
     
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  2. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    I personally can't think of ANY coral that will survive with only 1 fluorescent light. Except maybe a sun coral, of course :) But sun corals are not easy. Take it from me.
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I agree. You need high output lighting in order to keep photosynthetic corals.
     
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  4. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    How much light are we talking here. I have kept a leather and some polyps under NO lighting. How big is the tank and much light is on top?

    Marc.
     
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