coral growth

jarrett · 03/09/2008, 10:18 PM

what is the best kelvin range for coral growth.

matt880305 · 03/09/2008, 10:29 PM

depends on the coral

matt880305 · 03/09/2008, 10:29 PM

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...t=20305&page=2
that should help you out

demonsp · 03/09/2008, 10:32 PM

For some coral flow is more important and for some its target feeding.
If you use a good T-5 setup you can get great color and growth but if you switch to MH then you will see even more color and even better growth. Of course light alone isnt enough. With perfect water quality and maintance and use of equipment you couold get great growth from almost any light.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature/view

jarrett · 03/09/2008, 10:40 PM

thats a good article on flow. i guess one of my main concerns is i have 150 w mh's and there a "yellow" in color i want to go a little more blue. so that would be a higher k rated bulb right. but i dont want to sacrifice any growth.

demonsp · 03/09/2008, 10:46 PM

Add a T-5 antic strip for extra color.You can get a pink or blue bulb or one of each.

jarrett · 03/09/2008, 10:47 PM

i all ready have t5 sorry forgot its a 3 in 1 fixture i think it has 4 96w t5s

magdelan · 03/10/2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jarrett
thats a good article on flow. i guess one of my main concerns is i have 150 w mh's and there a "yellow" in color i want to go a little more blue. so that would be a higher k rated bulb right. but i dont want to sacrifice any growth.

A 150w mh can't penetrate all the way to the bottom of a 24" deep tank. I would reconsidder your lights. Be sure that you have the correct ballast to go with them too.

03/09/2008, 10:18 PM	#1
jarrett Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 231	coral growth what is the best kelvin range for coral growth. __________________ we cant stop here this is bat country!! Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef. 45g sump

03/09/2008, 10:40 PM	#5
jarrett Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 231	thats a good article on flow. i guess one of my main concerns is i have 150 w mh's and there a "yellow" in color i want to go a little more blue. so that would be a higher k rated bulb right. but i dont want to sacrifice any growth. __________________ we cant stop here this is bat country!! Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef. 45g sump

03/09/2008, 10:47 PM	#7
jarrett Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 231	i all ready have t5 sorry forgot its a 3 in 1 fixture i think it has 4 96w t5s __________________ we cant stop here this is bat country!! Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef. 45g sump

03/09/2008, 10:29 PM	#2
matt880305 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montgomery, il Posts: 844	depends on the coral

03/09/2008, 10:32 PM	#4
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	For some coral flow is more important and for some its target feeding. If you use a good T-5 setup you can get great color and growth but if you switch to MH then you will see even more color and even better growth. Of course light alone isnt enough. With perfect water quality and maintance and use of equipment you couold get great growth from almost any light. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature/view

03/09/2008, 10:46 PM	#6
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Add a T-5 antic strip for extra color.You can get a pink or blue bulb or one of each.