I Need Lighting Help

Josh Candiotti · 10/08/2008, 07:47 PM

For LPS Corals, Mushroom Corals, and Polyps is 150 watts enough for a 65 Gallon tank

SaltyDr · 10/08/2008, 08:26 PM

What kind of light? If MH then yes, with the LPS up toward the top.

WaterKeeper · 10/08/2008, 08:57 PM

True, but a 250 would be better.

paca444 · 10/08/2008, 10:20 PM

Yeah, the actual type of lighting would be helpful. But for mushrooms and polyps you could have a NO fluorescent and it would probably be enough. As you might already know, the intensity of the light dramatically reduces as the depth increases. So if there is any doubt, just bring it to the top of the 65g after acclimation.

J.russell · 10/09/2008, 04:48 AM

John you really need to start looking for some of the answers yourself. Then if you have specific questions ask.

Did you read the thread at the top of the page?
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

It sounds like you are just rushing in here to get answers so you can get the tank set up as fast as you can. That can lead to trouble.

Josh Candiotti · 10/09/2008, 08:39 AM

I read the lighting forum for new commers and found that this light is a little expensive but might be the right light

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=18700

Josh Candiotti · 10/10/2008, 07:39 AM

Is this one good?

10/08/2008, 07:47 PM	#1
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	I Need Lighting Help For LPS Corals, Mushroom Corals, and Polyps is 150 watts enough for a 65 Gallon tank Last edited by Josh Candiotti; 10/08/2008 at 08:11 PM.

10/08/2008, 08:57 PM	#3
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	True, but a 250 would be better. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

10/08/2008, 10:20 PM	#4
paca444 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 52	Yeah, the actual type of lighting would be helpful. But for mushrooms and polyps you could have a NO fluorescent and it would probably be enough. As you might already know, the intensity of the light dramatically reduces as the depth increases. So if there is any doubt, just bring it to the top of the 65g after acclimation. __________________ -75g rr packed reef garden 120lbs LR 40g sump, remora pro, Nova 4x54w T5 -75g tank for turbastrea -24g Aquapod- dropped- Current Replaced for Free!

10/09/2008, 08:39 AM	#6
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	I read the lighting forum for new commers and found that this light is a little expensive but might be the right light http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=18700 __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

10/10/2008, 07:39 AM	#7
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Is this one good? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

10/08/2008, 08:26 PM	#2
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	What kind of light? If MH then yes, with the LPS up toward the top.

10/09/2008, 04:48 AM	#5
J.russell What was I thinking??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk Va. Posts: 738	John you really need to start looking for some of the answers yourself. Then if you have specific questions ask. Did you read the thread at the top of the page? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074 It sounds like you are just rushing in here to get answers so you can get the tank set up as fast as you can. That can lead to trouble.