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[MonkeyCandy]

I have (2) 8w 14k LEDs. Is that not enough?

 

[Sniperhank]

Well...more would DEF be of help.

 

[Jeremy S.]

How big is the tank?

 

[MonkeyCandy]

16 gal nano.

 

[Jeremy S.]

Yea you're gonna need more powerful lighting IMO

 

[MonkeyCandy]

If I add another 15w @ 14k, should that do it?

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Or is that too much? My tank's a 16gal nano thats 24"x16"x12".

 

[Jeremy S.]

Look into a t5ho setup for the tank. I know it's not accurate to follow the watt/gallon rule but right now your pushing 1watt/gal and with the other lights your pushing 2watts/gal. For an anemone you want to go for probably 4watts/gal. But also look at the actual light spectrum. Like I said the whole watts per gallon rule isn't really 100% accurate but it's a starting point.

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Ok, thanks. I can't afford to switch over to the t5s. Since I already the LEDs & all. I can afford to double what I have, but that pretty much taps me out. If that's not enough for the nem, should I consider trading it in @ my lfs?

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Does it help to have a mix of types of light? I have the 14000k & 423nm. Should i get 10000k lights also? There seems to be such a wide variety of opinions.

 

[melosu58]

I have (2) 8w 14k LEDs. Is that not enough?

Definitely not enough. You need much more intensity than that. Probably at least Two 32 watt bulbs at least.

 

[Jeremy S.]

If you can't afford the lights then I say definitely take it back to the LFS. If you don't the Nem will just suffer and die :/

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Thanks for all the advice, guys. The lfs is gonna check w the maker of my lights to find out their recommendation to go w what I already have, to minimize my costs. If I can't afford it, they'll gladly take it. I just really want it to do well, partly because its one of the coolest freebies I've ever got.

 

[Rosesrblu1]

I have had my rock flower doing very well under about 2 watts/ gallon in my 180 going on a year now. I do feed it every few weeks specifically and it picks up whatever floats by. Rock flower anemones don't require the high light like carpet or bubble tips.

Good luck!!

 

[MonkeyCandy]

As anyone using LEDs to light their reef tank? Or even more precisely, is anyone using Innovative Marine's LEDs?

 

[Sniperhank]

I have 2 ecotech Radions over my 55. Looking at the innovative leds, the answer would depend on which you are talking about. The 4 and 8 watt ones I wouldn't consider, but the 30 and 92 ones should be able to do the job I would believe.

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Thanks! My tank came w 2 of the 8w. I'm trying to figure out how to upgrade my lighting w/o sacrificing them.

 

[MonkeyCandy]

Those Ecotechs are sweet, but outside my price range right now.

 

[Sniperhank]

Consider the taotronics or maybe a diy setup?

 

[MonkeyCandy]

I'm considering the DIY angle. It doesn't look too difficult.