compact fluorescents?

[jco0503]

are compact fluorescents enough work for ricordia mushrooms.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

Depends on how deep the tank is. If it's for the 20g-30g as stated in your Hobby Experience, then I'd say yes.

 

[scuba guy ron]

+1

 

[C-21 USAF]

I'm doing a 24" deep 150 DAS with 645 watts of PCs...inputs please.

Thanks!

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15514564#post15514564 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by C-21 Usaf
I'm doing a 24" deep 150 DAS with 645 watts of PCs...inputs please.

Thanks!

Not a good idea, IMO.

And why PC?

And what corals do you want to keep?

 

[luther1200]

I think you will be fine for mushrooms. Maybe not on the sand bed, but most of the tank will be fine, IMO.

 

[C-21 USAF]

I was thinking of doing mushrooms, zoa's, paly's, leathers, daisy's and maybe a euphilia up top.

Should be okay...right?????

 

[C-21 USAF]

Forgot to mention that I'm only using PCs because I got the set-up for $100

 

[Aqua Keepers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15519658#post15519658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by C-21 Usaf
I was thinking of doing mushrooms, zoa's, paly's, leathers, daisy's and maybe a euphilia up top.

Should be okay...right?????

I think you'll be fine

 

[luther1200]

I think so. I know a guy who used to have a killer tank with PC's. It was LPS, mushrooms, and softies. No SPS, but everything else and the tank was awesome. I don't know why people think they are so bad. If you have good quality water and good husbandry they will work just fine, IME.

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15519818#post15519818 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luther1200
I think so. I know a guy who used to have a killer tank with PC's. It was LPS, mushrooms, and softies. No SPS, but everything else and the tank was awesome. I don't know why people think they are so bad. If you have good quality water and good husbandry they will work just fine, IME.

It's like a cheap MH, minus the intensity. PC's = no bulb selection. PC's = little water penetration compared to T5's. They're no where near as effective as T5's. More wattage + more heat - for less penetration and less color selection.

Just doesn't seem worth buying now-a-days.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

No one is saying that PC's are bad. They are just limited and there are better/more efficient choices out there. However they work just fine for certain applications.