help on coral light....

Discussion in 'Coral' started by smlosco, Apr 16, 2008.

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  1. smlosco

    smlosco Astrea Snail

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    I currently have a:
    Coralife 24" Lunar AquaLight Fixture - 2 x 65W

    Coralife 24" Lunar AquaLight Fixture - 2 x 65W
    My 47 gallon tank is 20 inches wide and about 24inches deep.....if i place lps coral at about 12-10 inches deep (mid-range) do you think that the PC lights will provide enough for the lps corals?
     
    smlosco, Apr 16, 2008
    smlosco, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. mandarin11

    mandarin11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    That is not a lot of light for that tank. I know you probably don't want to hear it, but to keep anything that will color up decently in that tank you need to upgrade the lighting. On the off chance LPS actually liked the lighting level (waaaay up top) their color wouldn't be brought out as much.
     
    mandarin11, Apr 17, 2008
    mandarin11, Apr 17, 2008
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