Calculating watts per gallon question.

[RevRoy]

Ok, I have a 24g nanocube dx I just doubled the PCs in it from the 2 36s to 4 36s

as I was doing this an idea struck me. I am only lighting the front of the tank. I figure that the watts per gallon formula isn't quite right for this type of tank seeings that about 3 to 4 gallons are in the fillter area. so instead of trying to figure wattage for a 24g I should figure for a 20.


and thoughts on this idea?

Just wandering I don't plan on addining anthing that needs a lot of light any way ( I have the sebae I'm wanting to get rid of but besudes that nothing major).

just a idea i've had.

 

[DMBillies]

Rev- The watts per gallon rule is really just a guideline. There are so many different types of lights, lighting set-ups, and tanks with different dimensions that I have a tendency to think that the watts per gallon rule can actually lead people in the wrong direction. I've never had a cube, but it sounds like 4 36's would allow you to keep a good range of corals and is similar to what a lot of other guys do.

 

[RevRoy]

thanks, I was just kinda thinking outloud.

 

[Angela Short]

I think Cee over in ETRC has 4 36's over a cube and has a awsome set up. Its actually up for Nano TOTM. I think he had to do some modifications for heat issues he mentioned in the thread for Nano TOTM.