deepwater acro question?

[polywise]

I am interested in possibly adding a few of these to my tank in the near future.

What does this description mean in regards to keeping them in our systems?

I have 4 400w mh + VHO
my tank is 30" tall & lighting is +- 12" above the water

what are suggestion for having in this tank with the lighting I described?

any unique husbandry requirements, as compared to keeping other SPS corals?

 

[jsweir]

"deepwater" really isn't a classification for acropora other than where they were probably collected. Many reefers have had success placing them in different areas of the tank. I personally have my granulosa on the bottom and my loripes and jacquelineae at the top. The granulosa likes less flow than the other two...

I also have received deepwaters from other reefers that RTNd within 3 days.

 

[undertai]

I have the jacquelineae place middle of my 55 gallon running 2 175w mh's. Meduim flow and growing well

 

[polywise]

I am questioning my lighting -- is it too much for thest types of corals?

 

[Reefflections]

I have deep water and exotics only.When you want any of these,find out the conditions they are in before you buy any.Some can take the light,and some don't take a liken to it.It 's always best to start ALL at the bottom anyway.Even with your 400 you can find a little shade if needed.But all the on line stores,will help you out there as for how much light is needed.

 

[polywise]

Reefflections,
Thanks ! -- I'll question the vendor of choice ....