I need lighting help pleeeeease

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how long after setting up tank did coralin algae become prevalent

Poll closed Apr 17, 2008.

  1. within 3 months

    7 vote(s)
    87.5%

  2. within 6 months

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
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  1. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have a 65 gal tank, it is 24" deep, i now have a simple 2 bulb floresent light system, this is what i am looking to buy, what do you guys think, and will this system support most lps, and soft coral?
    Current Usa Out Orbit 10k/Actinic:):)
     
    wareagle35031, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    oh 4 sure! i am useing pc's for a 75 gallon and it has a clam and green carpet ahaha!, and softies
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    The metal halides would be great for that depth, looks like a great fixture!
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It should work fine. Corals that require more lighting can be placed towards the top of the tank closer to lighting. The general rule of thumb is about 4-5 watts per gallon. You might be just under or, right where you need to be.
     
    missionsix, Apr 16, 2008
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I agree with this person........lol:cheesy:
     
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  6. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I know this one guy have a figure like that is great however there is a problem, the legs that come with the fixture is too short and causing his tank to over heat I told him to jack it up and blow fan instead he bought a chiller
     
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  7. mandarin11

    mandarin11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    That fixture should work great. My only suggestion would be to try to find one with VHO or T5 actinics, but the halide poertion is great. The different actinic bulbs aren't necessary, but they are a better quality of actinic light.:)
     
    mandarin11, Apr 17, 2008
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  8. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    On the 48 in orbit 2x150 2x130 compacts and a moon light I may be able to save you some noticable $$$ P/M me if you need . P/C work fine for actinic just depends on type of bulb used.
     
    Tangster, Apr 17, 2008
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  9. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Well I got my fixture in today and the people at fish.com sent me the wrong thing, i got one with only one 150 metal, so they are going to have to resend it, that sux.
     
    wareagle35031, Apr 18, 2008
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