Which SPS coral under 260w of PC lighting?

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 01:28 AM

I want to buy at least one SPS coral for my tank. What can I keep under 260W of PC lighting in a 55g tank.

I am looking at the Montipora Coral, Encrusting found at the liveaquaria site: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...cfm?pCatId=472 (this is the biggest one)

[b]Montipora Capricornis, Red/Orange- Aquacultured[b/]: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1470 AWESOME looking coral!!! But can I?

Also the Psammocora superficialis found here at the Diver's Den: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...8342&siteid=20

Montipora Digitata Coral, Green - Aquacultured found here: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1275

Elkhorn Montipora Coral, Green - Aquacultured: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1381

Which is the better, prettiest, hardiest, coral that can survive in my current setup? Will be ordering soon a Dersa clam from liveaquaria, and would like to know if I should put anything else in the basket THANKS!!!

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 08:54 AM

bump

Ti · 07/24/2006, 10:26 AM

montis

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 11:14 AM

Does anyone have a picture of the Monti Nodusa?

I saw one offered at liveaquaria but the picture is not great.
I'm guessing this coral could somewhat "thrive" right, since it has moderate lighting demands?

goda · 07/24/2006, 11:16 AM

yeah monties. thats about it
make sure to change your lamps every 6 months ( pc dont last long and you can see it by looking at them next to new bulbs)
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H2OLUVSME · 07/24/2006, 11:16 AM

im not familiar wiht the 3rd or last coral you posted. the other montis will do ok though. IME, you really need halides (or i guess T-5 but never used it) to get true colors and growth out of any SPS. you may be able to keep them alive, but i highly doubt you will be able to keep stunning colors or get good growth. JM .02

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 11:23 AM

oh right. I guess thats that for now. thanks!

07/24/2006, 01:28 AM	#1
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Which SPS coral under 260w of PC lighting? I want to buy at least one SPS coral for my tank. What can I keep under 260W of PC lighting in a 55g tank. I am looking at the Montipora Coral, Encrusting found at the liveaquaria site: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...cfm?pCatId=472 (this is the biggest one) [b]Montipora Capricornis, Red/Orange- Aquacultured[b/]: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1470 AWESOME looking coral!!! But can I? Also the Psammocora superficialis found here at the Diver's Den: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...8342&siteid=20 Montipora Digitata Coral, Green - Aquacultured found here: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1275 Elkhorn Montipora Coral, Green - Aquacultured: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1381 Which is the better, prettiest, hardiest, coral that can survive in my current setup? Will be ordering soon a Dersa clam from liveaquaria, and would like to know if I should put anything else in the basket THANKS!!! __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 08:54 AM	#2
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	bump __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 10:26 AM	#3
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	montis __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

07/24/2006, 11:14 AM	#4
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Does anyone have a picture of the Monti Nodusa? I saw one offered at liveaquaria but the picture is not great. I'm guessing this coral could somewhat "thrive" right, since it has moderate lighting demands? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 11:16 AM	#6
H2OLUVSME Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: MYRTLE BEACH, SC Posts: 5,048	im not familiar wiht the 3rd or last coral you posted. the other montis will do ok though. IME, you really need halides (or i guess T-5 but never used it) to get true colors and growth out of any SPS. you may be able to keep them alive, but i highly doubt you will be able to keep stunning colors or get good growth. JM .02 __________________ Landon

07/24/2006, 11:16 AM	#5
goda Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fortlauderdale florida area Posts: 1,874	yeah monties. thats about it make sure to change your lamps every 6 months ( pc dont last long and you can see it by looking at them next to new bulbs) +

07/24/2006, 11:23 AM	#7
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	oh right. I guess thats that for now. thanks! __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.