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08-20-2004, 05:05 AM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA,California
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 |  lighting on a 40 gl reg
my lfs told me all i needed was a 24in 50/50 flouresent bulb for my reef tank. and that is all he had on his tanks and they thrive well. i asked him is there a difference on the depth of the tanks because your tanks are only 10in deep. he said no. :'( so like an idiot i went cheep and bought the flouresent. my question is, do i have to go with the mh or can i just use some pc's ?
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40 gallon tank witha Fluval 404, DSB, 60 lbs LR, Sea Clone skimmer and a 2x96 watt 36" pc with moon leds
12 gallon JBJ NANO Cube 15lbs LR
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08-20-2004, 05:28 AM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
Posts: 2,947
| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
Under your profile, under Sig, why don't you put your tank and setup info so the wonderfully enlightened folks here can help you out! They have all helped me tremendously!!! 
They can make better suggestions if they know what you are working with...... _________ http://www.3reef.com/uploads/BirdSig3.jpgI Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date Started 9/04 58 gallon Oceanic Tank, 20 gal DIY sump/fuge w/ Kent Marine Auto top-off, Air Water Ice RO/DI, 10,000 K 175 W MH, 2 VHO 03's 96W each, AquaC EV 120 Skimmer
80 lbs LR, DSB in FUGE, 1 - 2 " LS in tank
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08-20-2004, 07:07 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: WI
Posts: 238
| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
PCS will work for all but SPS and clams COralife makes a great PC hood you may want to checkout! | |
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08-20-2004, 12:16 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, California
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| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
What are your tank dimensions? It will make a difference for some corals as they will do better the closer to the PCs they are. I concur with Darin on the general guidelines for SPS corals and clams.
In addition, one bulb does not sound sufficient for your 40 gallon. I have 110 watts of 10,000kK PC lighting on my 20 gallon long that is only 9" deep from the water surface to the sand. _________ Just tryin to recreate God's perfection in a glass bowl. 20 Gallon Reef W/Live Rock, mated pair of Maroon Clowns, Softies, 110 watts PC 10,000k lighting, and skimmer. http://www.3reef.com/uploads/1craig400.jpg | |
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08-22-2004, 02:52 AM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA,California
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| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
a 40 reg. the dim. is 36-24-18 | |
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08-22-2004, 03:29 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: WI
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| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
That would allow you to run (2) 96 watt PC'S wich would be adequate for that tank. | |
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08-23-2004, 02:32 AM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA,California
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| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
with 2 96's could i have clams and sps? | |
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08-23-2004, 04:03 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, California
Posts: 3,524
| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
SPS iffy, clams no on all but one genus of ornamental clams. can't remember the genus off hand, but check with Barry at ClamsDirect, they are one of our sponsors. | |
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08-23-2004, 04:17 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: WI
Posts: 238
| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
I would say no. I never like to put SPS corals under the minimum light. They may survive uner these lights but color and growth will be less than desireable.
Have you thought about an Metal Halide 20K HQI pendant? A coral vue pendntwill run $297 and give you al the light you need for anything you want!Plus the 20K bulb eliminates the need for actinics. You would have to hang it from the ceiling or into a canopy. Just another thought! | |
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08-23-2004, 04:23 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, California
Posts: 3,524
| Re: lighting on a 40 gl reg
Thanks again Darin! | |
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