How much lighting for coraline algae

padgett152 · 02/16/2009, 10:04 AM

I have 2 Coralife 130 watt fixtures. Currently, only one is running. I have to order a new ballast for the second one. How much lighting do I need for good coraline algae growth? Should I need to use the second light for a total of 260 watts? The aquarium is a FOWLR and 75 gallons

jbird69 · 02/16/2009, 10:24 AM

Coraline doesnt need much light. It does need high calcium and alk present and it especially needs good water quality. If you arent keeping corals tho, I would try to avoid the stuff. Theres no reason to dose calcium/alk. I have coraline totally coating my refugium that is lit with a 18w home depot special.

02/16/2009, 10:04 AM	#1
padgett152 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	How much lighting for coraline algae I have 2 Coralife 130 watt fixtures. Currently, only one is running. I have to order a new ballast for the second one. How much lighting do I need for good coraline algae growth? Should I need to use the second light for a total of 260 watts? The aquarium is a FOWLR and 75 gallons

02/16/2009, 10:24 AM	#2
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Coraline doesnt need much light. It does need high calcium and alk present and it especially needs good water quality. If you arent keeping corals tho, I would try to avoid the stuff. Theres no reason to dose calcium/alk. I have coraline totally coating my refugium that is lit with a 18w home depot special. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard