What should I get?

costellow · 02/08/2010, 01:35 PM

I have a 15G hex so its tall and skinny. I have fish and corals--polyps, bubble coral, candy cane, and mushrooms.

I have 36W PC 50/50 and they sit on a plastic tray which sits over a hole in the top of the tank. Because it's so tall (22 inches) I'm afraid my corals aren't getting the light they need to thrive. Candy cane barely hanging on.

So I'm thinking about getting a pendant, 150W PC--is this too much?

zachfishman · 02/08/2010, 03:00 PM

Dr Fosters has a few 70watt pendents. That certainly wouldn't be too much for you or your coral selection. Additionally, it shouldn't give you the heat troubles a 150 would definitely cause you.

costellow · 02/08/2010, 04:21 PM

Thank you!

02/08/2010, 01:35 PM	#1
costellow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 231	What should I get? I have a 15G hex so its tall and skinny. I have fish and corals--polyps, bubble coral, candy cane, and mushrooms. I have 36W PC 50/50 and they sit on a plastic tray which sits over a hole in the top of the tank. Because it's so tall (22 inches) I'm afraid my corals aren't getting the light they need to thrive. Candy cane barely hanging on. So I'm thinking about getting a pendant, 150W PC--is this too much?

02/08/2010, 03:00 PM	#2
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Dr Fosters has a few 70watt pendents. That certainly wouldn't be too much for you or your coral selection. Additionally, it shouldn't give you the heat troubles a 150 would definitely cause you. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

02/08/2010, 04:21 PM	#3
costellow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 231	Thank you!