What can I keep in my 55gal?

redcarpet · 01/25/2006, 04:39 AM

I just picked up a 55gal. I just wanted to know what I would be able to grow with this lighting(Current Orbit Power Compact Hooded System
With Lunar-Moon Lite Feature) It's 48" 4x65.
You can check out the specs at this link http://www.aquacon.com/current.html
I really want some sps and lps
Thanks Danny

stelow · 01/25/2006, 05:13 AM

I would give the T-5's a try instead of the pc's.

binski · 01/25/2006, 05:25 AM

I ran (4) 65's for a while and grew most soft corals successfully. If your rockwork is high enough, you can even put an SPS up high under the lights and they will do fine.

I still run PC's, just have (8) x 65 now on my 55 tub.

binski

redcarpet · 01/25/2006, 06:34 AM

Quote:

I would give the T-5's a try instead of the pc's.

So, can I just change the lights in the hood?

rizkeeper · 01/25/2006, 07:02 AM

No you will need new ballast, reflectors and endcaps too

redcarpet · 01/25/2006, 07:45 AM

Who sells retro fit kits

rizkeeper · 01/25/2006, 12:18 PM

reefgeek.com is where I get all my lighting from...great service

01/25/2006, 04:39 AM	#1
redcarpet Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 15	What can I keep in my 55gal? I just picked up a 55gal. I just wanted to know what I would be able to grow with this lighting(Current Orbit Power Compact Hooded System With Lunar-Moon Lite Feature) It's 48" 4x65. You can check out the specs at this link http://www.aquacon.com/current.html I really want some sps and lps Thanks Danny __________________ Danny Meier Be Blessed<>< 772-337-1581

01/25/2006, 07:45 AM	#6
redcarpet Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 15	Who sells retro fit kits __________________ Danny Meier Be Blessed<>< 772-337-1581

01/25/2006, 05:13 AM	#2
stelow Moved On Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 472	I would give the T-5's a try instead of the pc's.

01/25/2006, 05:25 AM	#3
binski Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indialantic, FL Posts: 175	I ran (4) 65's for a while and grew most soft corals successfully. If your rockwork is high enough, you can even put an SPS up high under the lights and they will do fine. I still run PC's, just have (8) x 65 now on my 55 tub. binski

01/25/2006, 07:02 AM	#5
rizkeeper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 319	No you will need new ballast, reflectors and endcaps too

01/25/2006, 12:18 PM	#7
rizkeeper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 319	reefgeek.com is where I get all my lighting from...great service