can I keep LPS on a 150w JBJ viper MH?

geaux xman · 07/26/2012, 11:32 PM

I have a few of these and was wondering if I can keep a torch/hammer/frogspawn/bubble coral with the 150w JBJ MH. Its the old one from a few years back.

I have a pheonix 14k DE bulb, coral vue 20k bulb, or I can buy whatever bulb that would help.

Tank is a rimless 24x18x18.

If I can keep these LPS to thrive, then I will look into a nice LED unit at the end of the yr.

Thoughts? TIA.

kenc87 · 07/27/2012, 01:59 AM

I don't think you would have trouble keeping some Lps under that light, it's similar to what comes on a biocube hqi and I know guys with clams in those so I think you should be ok

thegrun · 07/27/2012, 07:01 AM

You would be able to keep any coral with that light in an 18" deep tank.

geaux xman · 07/27/2012, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will try it out. I'm experienced with keeping fish, but
never kept a coral.

I'll cycle the tank next week and see how it goes.

Any recommendations on bulbs(K?) ? its a D.E 150w halide.

sawcreatives · 07/27/2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegrun

You would be able to keep any coral with that light in an 18" deep tank.

+1- I had a viper for a while that actually worked very well. I just didn't like that it hung on the back of the tank.

chrisfont23 · 07/27/2012, 03:50 PM

Absolutely.

07/26/2012, 11:32 PM	#1
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	can I keep LPS on a 150w JBJ viper MH? I have a few of these and was wondering if I can keep a torch/hammer/frogspawn/bubble coral with the 150w JBJ MH. Its the old one from a few years back. I have a pheonix 14k DE bulb, coral vue 20k bulb, or I can buy whatever bulb that would help. Tank is a rimless 24x18x18. If I can keep these LPS to thrive, then I will look into a nice LED unit at the end of the yr. Thoughts? TIA. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

07/27/2012, 07:48 AM	#4
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	Thanks for the feedback guys. I will try it out. I'm experienced with keeping fish, but never kept a coral. I'll cycle the tank next week and see how it goes. Any recommendations on bulbs(K?) ? its a D.E 150w halide. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

07/27/2012, 01:59 AM	#2
kenc87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 610	I don't think you would have trouble keeping some Lps under that light, it's similar to what comes on a biocube hqi and I know guys with clams in those so I think you should be ok

07/27/2012, 07:01 AM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	You would be able to keep any coral with that light in an 18" deep tank.

07/27/2012, 03:50 PM	#6
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	Absolutely.