Lighting Issue

[chalmies19832002]

Hello everyone, I just replaced my lights today with a retrofit kit and they are awesome! I am kinda concerned that they might be to bright. They are compact florescents. It boils down to about 4 watts per gallon. Is this to much?

[Airborneguy]

What is your setup?

[chalmies19832002]

29 gallon with powerhead with 225 gph, two clowns, one coral banded shrimp, one yellow tang, one watchman goby, water is good. I run a nano protien skimmer

[wildreef]

Originally Posted by chalmies19832002

Hello everyone, I just replaced my lights today with a retrofit kit and they are awesome! I am kinda concerned that they might be to bright. They are compact florescents. It boils down to about 4 watts per gallon. Is this to much?

I avg. 7.0 watts per gallon as i suggest' its better to have "more" than less' it leaves you with more options as to what you can keep , ( you can always cycle the lights as needed )

[chalmies19832002]

what do you mean cycle the lights as needed