Zoas?

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Can I keep zoanthids under power compact lighting?

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  1. kingkipper

    kingkipper Astrea Snail

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    Can I keep zoas under power compact lighting?
     
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  3. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    yes defiantly

    I do
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    If you notice any stretch during growth, they may need to be moved closer to lighting.
     
  5. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    Yup. I know many who have done it.
     
  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Yes, I keep some zoas under *crappy* PC lighting and they are happy.
     
  7. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    wow everyone always hates on pcs

    kinda agree though once i get money im going t5
     
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  9. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    yes def, sometimes zoas do better under less light I find. PC's aren't bad by any means, they're just an older tech that seems to be phasing out. The cost/performance benefits of T5's is a no brainer.
     
  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Yeah I have PCs on my 37, and only have zoas in there. Couldn't grow anything else.

    My 90 has T5s.
     
  11. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    Idk you could prob grown some lps my tank is tall and has pcs on it and I grow some lps

    mostly zoas though
     
  12. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    They grow great on Biocube stock lighting, so I would say yes.