Frogspawn or Hammer Coral lighting

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  1. copenhagen1221

    copenhagen1221 Astrea Snail

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    I have a 3 gal saltwater with the Coralife 36 watt compact floursescent. i was wondering if this would be enough light (since its a small tank) for either the frogspawn or the hammer. Basically a coral novice so help would be nice.
     
    copenhagen1221, Mar 9, 2009
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It should be enough light (12 watts per gallon) so try it out!
     
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  3. LpSman185

    LpSman185 Plankton

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    while eupylia may look cooler under some actinics, the lighting you have is sufficient, be careful though, frogspawn and even some hammers can grow fairly large...
     
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  4. muecyl

    muecyl Feather Duster

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    I have 5 watts per gallon on my with CF, they are well and have grown twice the size in the last 9 months
     
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