lighting???

[adam82]

how much is too much?? my tank is a 90g 24" tall and i have the orbit light fixture( 2 150w metal halides and 2 130w pc's 420nm and 460nm). i plan on all lps and softies. is this too much or am i ok.

 

[mushumatt]

Thats fine, id actually be kinda weary about putting light loving corals at the bottom of your tank due to the 150 watt not being able to penetrate that deep

 

[adam82]

ok, thanks. in your opinion what types do you think would do better on the bottom.

 

[mushumatt]

It all depends, im not big into LPS at the moment. But what I have found is that light lovers will survive but wont thrive at those depths with those lights. I run dual 250 watts over my tank and ive noticed my sps survive but dont thrive under those conditions. It really depends ont he species

 

[adam82]

right now i have a jbj 12g nano setup that had a 24w pc and my devils hand leather, gsp, zoo's orange monti cap, and frogspawn were doing fine. now i put a new hood on it that has 2 24w pcs and there seems to be no change. i also have a green bta in there and it seems to be running to get away from the light when ever i turn it on.