ideal mushroom lighting

[bigfruits]

if i were to set up a small mushroom tank what would be the best lighting to use?
do ricordia need the same amt of light or a little more?
i plan on doing a 20 or 30 gallon aquarium

 

[bigfruits]

im trying to decide between 2 t5 ho bulbs without individual reflectors (not as bright) , power compact (2x65watt?) or NO lighting. i know mushrooms are low light but im not sure what lighting is best for color and growth. any input is appreciated.

thanks
-z

 

[Lumpus]

Well, I'm no expert, but one of the few corals that like me are the 'shrooms! I'd say definately some lighting. I have had them under a plain flourescent (slowly wither) and under one high spec and one actinic (doing and spreading well). my ricordia seems happy but doesn't reproduce.

I hope my feeble attempt at advice helps!

 

[Benny Z]

i use a 96w 50/50 (10k + o3act) 4-tube bulb and also a 55w "true blue" actinic bulb on my 29g. ...both PC.

i've kept mushrooms, ricordia, xenia, zoos, and leathers w/ no problems.

 

[pledosophy]

I've kept mushrooms under T5's PC's and NO. They live under all thrive best under T5's, PC's are next and just kinda stay the same under the NO.

JME.

 

[mikeadams1985]

would 2 150w metal halide lamps be ok to keep mushrooms under?

My tank is 15" deep.

thansks