Do metal halide lights harm soft corals?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by fish addict, May 31, 2009.

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  1. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thank you for the confidence.
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yes, but the corals have a longer "black-out" time to recover from the intense lighting. Luna
     
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  3. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    That's what I meant, forgot to say it... I was thinking it though... lol.
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    If you are worried about a specific coral, you can move it to the bottom of the tank. I actually killed off all my xenia when I switched to MHs. They had been at the very top of the tank and couldn't take the change.
     
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