Lighting question for bta?

swbeginner · 09/06/2008, 04:34 PM

I have a 30 gallon tank with a 20 gallon sump and a 1*65 watt pc light. I am aware that this is not enough for a bta, but what if I added a 2*65 watt light to it, would 3*65 watt pc be enough? That is basically like having almost 200 watts.

Fish_wiz2 · 09/06/2008, 05:52 PM

IMO no because even though you have a lot of watts the intensity is what matters and PC's are terrible at that, i prefer two to four 24 watt T-5 bulbs with individual reflectors or a 150 watt MH on your tank so you don't have to worry about the BTA or any coral

09/06/2008, 04:34 PM	#1
swbeginner Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 227	Lighting question for bta? I have a 30 gallon tank with a 20 gallon sump and a 165 watt pc light. I am aware that this is not enough for a bta, but what if I added a 265 watt light to it, would 3*65 watt pc be enough? That is basically like having almost 200 watts.

09/06/2008, 05:52 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	IMO no because even though you have a lot of watts the intensity is what matters and PC's are terrible at that, i prefer two to four 24 watt T-5 bulbs with individual reflectors or a 150 watt MH on your tank so you don't have to worry about the BTA or any coral __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond