Easy to keep coral and light

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  1. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Hello
    How much lighting will I need for easy to keep coral?
    I have 1 96watt pc ATM. My tank is a tall tank btw.
    Thanks
     
    Bloodkip, May 17, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    How tall?
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Yes how tall, one 96 watt will not be enough to keep corals.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It will will work for mushrooms and zoas if placed properly in the tank but might not be enough to get to the bottom.
     
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  5. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    36"w x 32"h x 15.5"d
     
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  6. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Way too little for anything serious past like 10 inches down.
     
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  7. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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