Lighting for deep tank?

[Basssa]

I have a problem with my tank overheating...however, it is a very deep tank (80 gal bow). Lighting Suggestions? I will be changing to FOWLR, and will coraline still grow with whatever suggested lights?

 

[PiNaPLeX]

if you're going to be running FOWLR then pretty much any light will do. Also, coraline is a lowlight algae, so it doesn't need much light to grow, just keep your ca/alk in check it should grow just fine.

 

[Basssa]

Thanks.. perhaps just Florescent 10k and Actinic? Didnt know that coraline would flourish under low light. or perhaps Flourish is a strong description....

 

[Entropy]

What do you have for lighting now? Coraline will do fine in low light, as long as your alkalinty is good and your calcium levels are kept high (400-450ppm).

 

[Basssa]

Using t-5's tank temp gets too hot.

 

[Entropy]

wow... I think you probably have another problem then since T5's are not very hot to begin with (as far as lighting goes). Do you have good air circulation in your canopy?

 

[Basssa]

actually, pretty good air...2 fans on the canopy. I dont think its the motors in/near sump...maybe its the fact that the skimmer is IN the sump...probably not.