my friend gave me his k2 viper MH but the thing is its 150 watts. i have a 12 gallon tank and idk if too much lighting is bad for an anemone. i heard my my other corals(xenia, frogspawn, hammer) and the anemone will burn and die. is what i heard true and should i give it back? Help!
12.5 watts/gallon?
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wilmonkey5
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how long is your photoperiod?
break it up into 2 sections
so have the viper on for 4-5 hours then give them a 2-4 hour break with a low wattage LED light. then back on for 3-5 hours
im not sure if your timer does that if it doesnt just give it a shorter photoperiod they will be fine.
hope that made sense.
break it up into 2 sections
so have the viper on for 4-5 hours then give them a 2-4 hour break with a low wattage LED light. then back on for 3-5 hours
im not sure if your timer does that if it doesnt just give it a shorter photoperiod they will be fine.
hope that made sense.
1337TANKHAX
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if i were you id sell the 150 and get the 70w. thats what i have running over my 12 gal and it works wonders.
SeaHorseTim
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I like the 150, as long as you can keep the temperature down. If you run a 20K or actinic, then you should be peachy.
bullterrier2
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I HAVE 130W IN MY 20GALLON TANK 13W/GALLON AND ON FOR ABOUT 10 HOURS/DAY AND MY CONDY'S ARE JUST FINE
MarineFlake
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Whatever you decide, make sure to acclimate slowly. Light acclimation always seems to be the last thing folks think of...
Happy Reefing!
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