WIll it work for growing coral?
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The answer is yes, but depending on what type of coral you have, deep of tank and other very important conditions. Thinking that you are familiarize with coral growth, and that you have all the water temperature, chemical, cycle and other important issues controled, lighting is one of the most important assets on your set up. Lets talk about corals...Most corals are photosynthetic and approximately 85% of the energy required for their growth and coloration is provided through the symbiotic relationship they share with the zooxanthellae algae which live within the coral. In order to facilitate the development of the zooxanthellae, it is essential to provide not only the right intensity of lighting (approx. 1w/liter for T5 fluorescents provides optimal photosynthetic irradiation spectrum - PAR), but to ensure also that the lighting provides the correct color spectrum for corals. That means that you need a range from actinic blue to Real red and a combination of those including white from 6500k to at least 14000k or more. The finnex fugeray led can work for some corals but you may need to add some specific more blue and\ or some white on the very hight K range in order to have a complete wavelength apropiate for saltwater and corals. Look at this site and then take your desicion.. http://successfulreefkeeping.com/learn/reef-tank-101/lighting-101/ i hope this will help you... Carlos Alvarado
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It might but the light output isn't optimised for plant growth. The best source is the "gro-lux" or similar lamps used in aquaria. These have a pinkish light that I haven' seen in an LED yet. If you are worried about power consumption then they are usually a fluorescent type of lamp so are quite low compared to an incandescent lamp.
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Yes 40 pounds should be enough because; you should not put more than an inch of coral on the bottom as this can cause Nitrate problems. In fact i recommend 1/2inch to 3/4 inch of substrate. this is heavy enough not to get sucked up in your Vac.
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yes it will work for corals and anemones. I've had 2 if them on mine (a 75gallon) for about 5 months and have really been glad I made the change from t5's.
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Not if you plan on a reef tank with stony corals. For a great deal more check out my publication, www.advancedaquarist.com
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Hello. I would say yes. I have one of these lighting the back corner of a 90 gallon corner tank. The plants there are now growing well. I will say the plants are a bit on the pale side compared to plants under the t5 fluorescents...but they are growing well.
478677
Wouldn't recommend it if you wanna keep more than fish. For the price okay light but i use mine on my refugium. Leds no strong enough to get good coral growth.
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It would be ok for just fish, but if you are doing corals and inverts, you will want a reef specific lighting. If I were you, I would find a forum or group that has experience with reef tanks and ask there. As I understand it, intensity and spectrum are very important.
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I think it would. I use it to grow my plants from seeds. It works well for me in providing stable light source and a bit of heat.
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I am still a marine newbie but I have been successful using the light to grow a number of soft corals such as Zoanthids, pulsing Xenia, polyps etc as well as some large polyp stony corals including Porites and open brain corals. I have only just added a montipora so cannot answer about these.
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Yes, as long as you get the right length for your aquarium. It's not going to put out so much light that you need to supplement with CO2. I have low light plants growing great in my 40 gallon, 36" long tank.
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You could use it for saltwater but the lighting may not be proper for what you plan on putting in the tank. It may not be suitable for corals or live rock.
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Depending on the corals you have, yes. This fixture is good for most hard and soft corals. The 48" fixture is good for up to a 75 gallon tank with on fixture.
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It will work well, thier are 2 settings Program 1 Program 2 with sunrise and sunset settings. Settings for time program. I use mine for a planted thereioum and works good on hi intensity for my moss and plants. You need to measure the hight from top of tank to reef rock to make sure you have the right amount of light. The kit has a chart onhow too, and best lighting settings depending on your requirements. Make sure you size it righr. You can also set moon light. The remote is cool to.
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I imagine that it could work W/ your Coral & others ..I don't know about a rimless tank..I have A 27 gallons Cardiff Tank in which it can be used a a rimless tank ..but I also purchased a rim & a glass top to protect my lighting..Salt tends to eat & damage...but my suggestion is call Current...Good Luck! I Love My LED Lighting!!!!
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I don't know about that...I don't think it would work, I use mine for air plants & they are thriving.
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For very short bursts it will work... to have it work continuously you will need a 10 to 20 Gal tank, but if you are doing very small projects and have some patience it will work.... Good luck.