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Old July 6th 06, 05:01 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
August West
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Default Lights and anemones

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


 




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