Cleetus Awreetus
July 6th 04, 10:57 PM
I have a Oceanic 30 gallon hex that I'm thinking about converting to a
fowlr. The only lighting I have for it though is a 14 watt fluorescent.
Real estate on the top of that tank for lighting is a premium. I'm
wondering about the requirement of light for the live rock to have its
effect on filtration. Provided I'm skimming and provide enough current in
the tank, even with low light will the live rock provide the same level of
natural filtration that it would with more light? Or does the light enhance
some of the stuff on the rock that's helping with filtration? I realize the
rock wouldn't be pretty with low light, but would it be functional? Any
insight would be appreciated. Thanks.
Steve
fowlr. The only lighting I have for it though is a 14 watt fluorescent.
Real estate on the top of that tank for lighting is a premium. I'm
wondering about the requirement of light for the live rock to have its
effect on filtration. Provided I'm skimming and provide enough current in
the tank, even with low light will the live rock provide the same level of
natural filtration that it would with more light? Or does the light enhance
some of the stuff on the rock that's helping with filtration? I realize the
rock wouldn't be pretty with low light, but would it be functional? Any
insight would be appreciated. Thanks.
Steve