proper lighting.. - Aquarium Advice

MT79 · 08-30-2003, 11:35 PM

I have a 30 gallon w/ 45 Lbs. [acronym:0dd7040fa0="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:0dd7040fa0], 3 inch sand bed, protein skimmer, etc.
what wattage of lighting do you recommend to keep a bulb anenome, and ricordia mushrooms well taken care of? I have a 75 watt [acronym:0dd7040fa0="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:0dd7040fa0] on the way, 10,000k. Should I buy a 50/50 actinic [p75 watt, 12,00 K]or full actinic? how long should I run each, both?
thanks for any insights.

fishfreek · 08-31-2003, 11:14 AM

[acronym:b938a0c1ba="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:b938a0c1ba] you might like the complment of the actinic bulb and the 10K bulb more than just the 10K bulb alone. I would suggest a true [acronym:b938a0c1ba="Actinic lighting"]03[/acronym:b938a0c1ba] actinic bulb vs a 50/50 or some higher kelvin bulb.

If the bulbs are on different ballasts then you can set the actinic to come on an hour before and go off an hour after the 10K bulb. If they are on the same ballast then they will turn on/off at the same time.

Shoot for a 12 hour light exposure.

MT79 · 08-31-2003, 01:39 PM

Thanks fishfreek

08-30-2003, 11:35 PM	#1
MT79 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: philadelphia. PA. Posts: 2,653 Images: 23	proper lighting.. I have a 30 gallon w/ 45 Lbs. [acronym:0dd7040fa0="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:0dd7040fa0], 3 inch sand bed, protein skimmer, etc. what wattage of lighting do you recommend to keep a bulb anenome, and ricordia mushrooms well taken care of? I have a 75 watt [acronym:0dd7040fa0="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:0dd7040fa0] on the way, 10,000k. Should I buy a 50/50 actinic [p75 watt, 12,00 K]or full actinic? how long should I run each, both? thanks for any insights.

08-31-2003, 11:14 AM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	[acronym:b938a0c1ba="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:b938a0c1ba] you might like the complment of the actinic bulb and the 10K bulb more than just the 10K bulb alone. I would suggest a true [acronym:b938a0c1ba="Actinic lighting"]03[/acronym:b938a0c1ba] actinic bulb vs a 50/50 or some higher kelvin bulb. If the bulbs are on different ballasts then you can set the actinic to come on an hour before and go off an hour after the 10K bulb. If they are on the same ballast then they will turn on/off at the same time. Shoot for a 12 hour light exposure. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

08-31-2003, 01:39 PM	#3
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