65W Costco Lanp as QT tank light

[stubbsz]

I'm setting up a 35 Gal HEx that will soon need to become a QT tank. I'm trying to be cheap. Will this Costco lamp be enough to QT a high light lovin' SPS?

Obviously I wouldn't want to QT such a thing for months but for a normal QT persiod, would this lamp be enough. BTW, what is the kind of QT period that you QT your Corals for if you do it.
-Adrian

 

[sfsuphysics]

Will this Costco lamp be enough to QT a high light lovin' SPS?

IMO... no

I would put this about at the same level as a 55w PC bulb, maybe even less simply because of the desire of the bulb it's "blocking" it's own light.

While a PC bulb could be adequate for a short term QT, I don't know if I'd want that over SPS.

 

[stubbsz]

The desire of the bulb?

Any cheapo suggestions to light a QT tank?
How long does one need to QT a Coral?