Lighting a 16 gallon tank for sps

biglurr54 · 10/23/2013, 05:10 PM

I have a 16 gallon bow front tank. Its 20Wx13Lx18H. I have a rapidled PAR38 bulb with 80 degree optics. It has 6 Royal Blue, 2 Neutral White, and 2 Cool White XP-E LEDs plus 2 UV LEDs. Is this enough light for the 16 gallon or do I need two bulbs. I want to be able to keep a clam on the bottom of the tank and sps throughout.

What height should I hang this light?

mr3ndlezz · 10/23/2013, 06:24 PM

I will work but i think you will need 2 for clams, because they need a lot of light. U can try hang one 1st at 5-6" height from water level so the light can spread all of your tank.
You can post some pics, so everyone can help you easier.

10/23/2013, 05:10 PM	#1
biglurr54 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Averill Park NY Posts: 406	Lighting a 16 gallon tank for sps I have a 16 gallon bow front tank. Its 20Wx13Lx18H. I have a rapidled PAR38 bulb with 80 degree optics. It has 6 Royal Blue, 2 Neutral White, and 2 Cool White XP-E LEDs plus 2 UV LEDs. Is this enough light for the 16 gallon or do I need two bulbs. I want to be able to keep a clam on the bottom of the tank and sps throughout. What height should I hang this light?

10/23/2013, 06:24 PM	#2
mr3ndlezz Moved On Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 115	I will work but i think you will need 2 for clams, because they need a lot of light. U can try hang one 1st at 5-6" height from water level so the light can spread all of your tank. You can post some pics, so everyone can help you easier.