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10/08/2006, 01:06 PM
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Enough light for corals?
I have a 36" Coralife light with 96 Watts of 10,000K and 96 Watts of True Actinic 03 Blue in a 46 Gal tank.
Is that enough light for some fish and soft corals? |
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10/08/2006, 01:10 PM
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depending on the depth of the tank, that should be enough light for most softies. I have run dual 65w 50/50's over a 36 bowfront that is around 20" deep, with pretty good success
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10/08/2006, 02:22 PM
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I had the same fixture before, except it was 48" on my tank and I had no problems. I even had a couple of LPS at the time (slipper coral and flowerpot and both did well.
Being 36" I imagine your tank wouldn't be too deep. |
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10/08/2006, 03:17 PM
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Yes that should be fine put the more demanding corals up high and you will have great success.
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10/08/2006, 03:21 PM
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YOu will be fine . Stay away from the SPS corals and your good. The SPS need the MH lights. Most of your LPS and softies will do vry well if not better w/o theMH
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10/08/2006, 08:26 PM
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Right on. Thanks for the replies.
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