Yes that's enough light. That gives you 6.775 wats per
gallon. I would have the pcs turn on 30 minutes before mh,
and turn off 30 minutes after mh. Have both the mh and the
pc run at the same time for about 12 hours.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



August West wrote on 7/6/2006 12:01 AM:
Hi all;

I purchased a halide/PC fixture for my tank. 2x175 HQI Halides @20,000K and
2x96 Watt Actinic Power Compacts. I was thinking of replacing the Actinics
with 50/50 bulbs. Power Compacts are on one circuit, Halides on another, so
I can set timers differently for these lights. I have an 80 gallon bow front
tank. It has a footprint like a "regular" 55 gallon, so its about 1.5 times
the height of a "regular" 55 gallon.

So, what I was wondering was, would this be enough light to support one of
the more light demanding anemones, or should I stick with a bubble tip? I'm
not sure of how ocellaris like a bubble tip. I've heard mixed results. I'd
rather have a few ocellaris than 1 or 2 clarkii clowns, but could live with
either choice.

Also, how would one set the timers? 12 hrs for the PC's and 8 for the
halides? (Assuming a switch to 50/50's). Or just leave the full actinics and
blast the fish with full light all at once and turn them off all at once?
That seems a little harsh.

Thanks, Mike