Lighting question?!?!?!

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by jdama19, Feb 18, 2009.

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  1. jdama19

    jdama19 Plankton

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    What type of lighting do you need to sustain live coral. I have a 30gallons with tank florescents but im getting tired of looking at live rock. What kind of brands do you recommend.
     
    jdama19, Feb 18, 2009
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  2. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    if you just want softies you could go PC but that really limits you
    I would recomend a T5 lighting set up
    or you could go with a MH and you could keep just about everything
     
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  3. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    there are lots of lights that will sustain corals. the question really is what kind of coral do you want to keep as that will dictate what type of lights we recommend.
     
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  4. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Type of corals = type of lights...
     
    salsalito25, Feb 28, 2009
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  5. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Do you want to sustain corals or do you want them to thrive and grow? PCs will sustain some soft corals but they will not thrive. I upgraded to 6x54W T5s from 4x65W PCs. The difference is huge.

    Check this thread for some before and after pictures of my Colt soft coral.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/coral/colt-coral-lighting-59587.html
     
    pgreef, Feb 28, 2009
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