too much light?

Cajun · 06-18-2001, 08:08 AM

I recently purchased a 36 watt PC kit from AHSupply.com as well as a 6400K bulb. I have 2 tiny maroons as well as a bubble tip anemone in a 10 gal tank. I am well pleased with the light kit

, however, I do believe that the light may be too intense for my LR and anemone. I turned out the light during the day and the anemone seemed to like it better. With the light on, the anemone shrinks up....lights out, he unfolds

After talking with others, I may need to use a less wattage light. My LR is turning brown on top as well, again, is the light to intense for good coraline growth? I would welcome any ideas or suggestions.......

CAJUN

ScottC · 06-18-2001, 08:34 AM

Did you put the tank through a "breaking in" period? Remember that your inhabitants have not had such intense light over them for quite some time, so the new equipment might be a bit much at first.

I have a 30g reef with 760w of MH/PC lighting, but I acclimated the system over a 2 month period without a hitch.

Scott

PerryinCA · 06-18-2001, 12:57 PM

Cajun, I don't know what you have along with the 36watt PC, but I'd say you are well within limits. If anything, that might not be enough for demanding animals such as anemones. Try cutting a few hours off the photo period and add an hour or so every few weeks. The tank will adjust, it just takes time.

Patience is key to being successful.

-Perry

thezookeeper · 06-18-2001, 12:59 PM

Hi Cajun! I have a 10 gallon nano as well. I have 64 watts of PC lighting over mine and I would not go any less. IMO, I believe a 10 gallon to be too small for a BTA (bubble tipped anemone) or any anemone for that matter. They will often shrivel up and move because the water quality must be perfect for them. As far as breaking in the corals, you must start with a reduced photo period and increase the photo period a little each day until you reach your optimum. HTH

Joanne

Trapper · 06-22-2001, 04:04 PM

I don't think there is a limit after viewing that one guys tank I think he had 58 or 75 gallon bow front with 2200 watts of metal halide ( 1 1000 watt & 3-4oo watt bulb's) Buy the way does anyone have that guy's web site I think his name was hilo or kilo?

Skipper · 06-23-2001, 12:01 PM

Yeah, I got it......
http://ghchhilojack.homestead.com/Acropora.html

Trapper · 06-23-2001, 12:14 PM

Thank's Skipper. That setup is awesome huh? See if I can keep it this time. Thank's again.

06-18-2001, 08:08 AM	#1
Cajun Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Clearwater, Fl. USA Posts: 44	too much light? I recently purchased a 36 watt PC kit from AHSupply.com as well as a 6400K bulb. I have 2 tiny maroons as well as a bubble tip anemone in a 10 gal tank. I am well pleased with the light kit , however, I do believe that the light may be too intense for my LR and anemone. I turned out the light during the day and the anemone seemed to like it better. With the light on, the anemone shrinks up....lights out, he unfolds After talking with others, I may need to use a less wattage light. My LR is turning brown on top as well, again, is the light to intense for good coraline growth? I would welcome any ideas or suggestions....... CAJUN

06-18-2001, 12:59 PM	#4
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	Hi Cajun! I have a 10 gallon nano as well. I have 64 watts of PC lighting over mine and I would not go any less. IMO, I believe a 10 gallon to be too small for a BTA (bubble tipped anemone) or any anemone for that matter. They will often shrivel up and move because the water quality must be perfect for them. As far as breaking in the corals, you must start with a reduced photo period and increase the photo period a little each day until you reach your optimum. HTH Joanne __________________ "Life savings? Sure, it's that brightly lit object sitting in the livingroom."

06-23-2001, 12:01 PM	#6
Skipper Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS, USA Posts: 511	Yeah, I got it...... http://ghchhilojack.homestead.com/Acropora.html __________________ Reefkeeping Magazine Managing Editor

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06-18-2001, 08:34 AM	#2
ScottC Council Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 297	Did you put the tank through a "breaking in" period? Remember that your inhabitants have not had such intense light over them for quite some time, so the new equipment might be a bit much at first. I have a 30g reef with 760w of MH/PC lighting, but I acclimated the system over a 2 month period without a hitch. Scott

06-18-2001, 12:57 PM	#3
PerryinCA Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 2,103	Cajun, I don't know what you have along with the 36watt PC, but I'd say you are well within limits. If anything, that might not be enough for demanding animals such as anemones. Try cutting a few hours off the photo period and add an hour or so every few weeks. The tank will adjust, it just takes time. Patience is key to being successful. -Perry

06-22-2001, 04:04 PM	#5
Trapper Citizen Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sarasota,FL. U.S.A. Posts: 104	I don't think there is a limit after viewing that one guys tank I think he had 58 or 75 gallon bow front with 2200 watts of metal halide ( 1 1000 watt & 3-4oo watt bulb's) Buy the way does anyone have that guy's web site I think his name was hilo or kilo?

06-23-2001, 12:14 PM	#7
Trapper Citizen Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sarasota,FL. U.S.A. Posts: 104	Thank's Skipper. That setup is awesome huh? See if I can keep it this time. Thank's again.

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