Acropora placement in tank
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Topic: Acropora placement in tank
Posted By: bstuver
Subject: Acropora placement in tank
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 4:05pm
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So I have had things like montis but I now have a couple frags of acros. I am wondering where in the tank they should be placed? I have a standard 75g tank with a 400w metal halide 14k bulb and 2 54w ATI T5 bulbs. I was thinking mid tank but would like to ask the opinion of more experienced people.
One of the frags is unknown, then I have a purple tort frag and a frogskin acro frag that had fallen in a crack in Carlos's tank so it is more of a brown color right now. Thanks in advance:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
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Posted By: jwoo
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 4:15pm
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I think you'd be more then ok with that kind of lighting anywhere you want. Seriously 400W Metal Halide is a lot of light. You could probably grow acros on the sand. I'd be more concerned about making sure to light acclimate your corals before final placement. ------------- None at the moment Soon: 72 Gallon Bowfront |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 4:17pm
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ya 400 watts you will be more than fine just off that sucker let alone the t5s. I would acclimate all of them start on the sand and go up! ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 4:38pm
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Sounds good, you know what's funny is this 400w halide doesn't look like it puts out as much light as what I would expect. It's beyond plenty but it reminds me more of a 250W for some reason. It's been on the tank for about a week now and I didn't move any of my other corals and they are all still fine. The t5 is pushed towards the back and helps give the pop I wasn't seeing.
Thanks guys:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 5:19pm
Acro's can handle a lot of light(and need), as long as you acclimate them to it.....purples...tend to lose color and vibrance and are among the SPS corals that need the most light...so after acclimation, I would probably work that purple up to an area with plenty of light to keep its color...or improve it 
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 5:26pm
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Sounds good:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: March 22 2011 at 9:59pm
Keep in mind flow is almost as important as lighting and directly affects coral respiration. So if it's still getting plenty of light and starts to brown out, try upping the flow that moves directly past the coral. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
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