Coralife PC

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by zcparrott, Aug 18, 2013.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. zcparrott

    zcparrott Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2013
    Messages:
    81
    Location:
    Haslet, Tx
    Hello Everyone,

    I bought a Coralife PC fixture off Craigslist for $75. It has 4 bulbs 2x65w actinic, and 2x65w daylight. Will this be enough to keep any kind of coral or should I upgrade to T5 or MH?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    zcparrott, Aug 18, 2013
    zcparrott, Aug 18, 2013
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2012
    Messages:
    3,517
    Location:
    Central MA
    That should be ok for all lower light corals, actually. Zoas, mushrooms, ricordeas, soft corals, & lower light LPS should all do fine. I had a 105W PC bulb over my 28 nano, and it grew all of the above just fine. As long as the bulbs are newer, I would run it for now and keep your eye out for a quality 4', 4 bulb T5 fixture :)

    An alternate would be two of the Reef Breeders Value fixture, if you are interested in LEDs.
     
    Marshall O, Aug 18, 2013
    Marshall O, Aug 18, 2013
    #2
    2 people like this.
  3. zcparrott

    zcparrott Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2013
    Messages:
    81
    Location:
    Haslet, Tx
    I'm definitely interested in LED for the power savings and less heat output, I'll have to look into that thanks.
     
    zcparrott, Aug 18, 2013
    zcparrott, Aug 18, 2013
    #3