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02-13-2003, 11:20 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Wisconsin (To far from the ocean)
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How much light is to much light?
Just what is an adequate amount of light for my 4' SPS tank? I was thinking 2-250 watt 10K's and 1-400 watt 20K in the center but, is 900 watts a bit much or should I scale it back a bit in order not to fry my precious little corals?
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02-14-2003, 05:46 AM
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Council
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: anaheim, CA
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If you acclimate your corals, then there is never too much light. Sounds like a great combo you have there.
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02-14-2003, 07:50 PM
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Mayor
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mukilteo, WA
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Well there is such a thing as too much light for certain types of coral. Even in the SPS world there are very high demanding light corals and low demanding light corals. If you put a lower demanding light coral at the top, even if well acclimated, it could easily lose it's beauty to duller colors.
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02-15-2003, 02:01 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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I'm running just the dual 250w and have some concerns and problems. Even after acclimating the corals, I have one found one frag that does well near the surface.
The 250w would be just fine and the added 400w will rock; just make sure you are slow with acclimation and pick placement carefully. |
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02-19-2003, 10:21 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Texas
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Too much light?!! There is no such thing is there
 Really though, I think you will be fine with the combination you are thinking about. I used to have 2 250 watt sakis and 2 400 watt radiums on my 75, and the corals loved it, with slow acclimation.Scott
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02-19-2003, 10:29 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Texas
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Too much light?!! There is no such thing is there
Really though, I think you will be fine with the combination you are thinking about. I used to have 2 250 watt sakis and 2 400 watt radiums on my 75, and the corals loved it, with slow acclimation.Scott
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02-20-2003, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Spokane Valley WA
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You don't say how deep the tank is. This is another critical factor in determining the wattage you need.
Regards, Kevin
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02-20-2003, 11:46 AM
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Governor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Folsom, CA
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I got the same thing here on my test-bed SPS tank at the office. Lighting changes often when new lamps or ballasts are sent to us, but I'd say 80 percent of the time, you'll find a pair of RO3 PLUS 250w pendants, and a 400w Radium retrofit in there, along with a couple actinic 3 footers. Color and growth is great all the way down to the sandbed (24"). If only I could keep the frags we have in there mounted and not falling.....
I say that if you can battle the heat, go for it! -Perry |
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02-20-2003, 02:33 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Spokane Valley WA
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Hey Perry,
I tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full!  Get on those emails  Regards, Kevin
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02-21-2003, 11:21 AM
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Governor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Folsom, CA
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Wow...didn't know that... Thanks for the heads up. Clearing it now!
-Perry |
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