I have an Current USA Satellite Dual Compact Fluorescent, 2X65 Watt, 24 inch, I want to know what type of corals I can keep other than soft corals, is it possible to keep sps at the top of the tank? or anemone since thats what I'm really planning on having....a list of anemone I could have would be appreciated... thanks???!!!
What type of corals can I keep under this lighting
- Thread starter ReefRookie08
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- Staten Island
How big is your tank?
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- Bethpage,NY
No SPS for you.Stick with zoos and softies and some mushrooms.
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- Melville, NY
I have the 30" satellite fixture with dual 65w CF bulbs over my 36 gallon tank and I keep softies and LPS with no problem, and I have a piece of orange monti cap up near the top that seems to be doing just fine.
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- New Rochelle
I have a CHEEP Aquatrader 4X96 PC LIGHT! and everything is doing wonerfull. Color would be better under MH i am sure.
This is what I have...
http://picasaweb.google.com/RJGunther
Including this SPS that doubled in size in 2 months.
Green Neon Bird's Nest
As Deanos said, water parameters are more important...
This is what I have...
http://picasaweb.google.com/RJGunther
Including this SPS that doubled in size in 2 months.
Green Neon Bird's Nest
As Deanos said, water parameters are more important...
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Guys, find out a little more before jumping to say it's OK to do something.
Reefrookie, what are you parameters? What types of bulbs? 50/50, sunlight, actinic?
Take it slow.
Reefrookie, what are you parameters? What types of bulbs? 50/50, sunlight, actinic?
Take it slow.
You probably could keep an anemone for a short period of time, then it will probably cease to exist. Anemones and SPS corals need strong lighting. Some SPS corals will survive under this lighting not flourish like they would under strong lighting. Anemone's are not a good idea to add to a tank without t5 of mh lighting because they will look good for a little while then they will die and fould the tank very quickly.
Your watr parameters must be perfect as well.
Your watr parameters must be perfect as well.
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- 11756
On top of that how old is your tank?
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- Dingmans ferry PA
sounds like me 2 yrs ago huh.still giving good advise
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/19828-whats-going-anemone.html
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/19828-whats-going-anemone.html
my tank is only about 3 weeks old. I'm just asking now, so I could do more research on lighting and if i really do need to change over to a MH. This chart is the reason why I bought my CF http://www.marineandreef.com/Articles.asp?ID=121 I have the -24'' Satellite CF 2x65w under 24" x 12" x 16" 20 gallons, though I know these charts aren't accurate they may be correct please take a look thanks...
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One of my rules don't believe what you read on a site that is TRYING TO SELL something, chances are it's not 100% accurate or for that matter very accurate at all 
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If you notice in the chart, they use the same light for SPS as they do for just softies.
.If you notice in the chart, they use the same light for SPS as they do for just softies.
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- Dingmans ferry PA
u dont have to go mh.t-5 will work fine and also save you in electricity
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