Pipe Organ under 2x24 t5s ok?

[happyface888]

The tanks 18inches tall its a 45gallon where should I place this coral?

 

[LegendLand]

really high...thats only 48w of light total..im not sure much of any corals will last long-term besides mushrooms tho.

 

[happyface888]

I was told by my fellow reefer it would be fine. And how much flow should I give it?

 

[madamo]

You definately need more lighting. You should have at the very minimum 3 watts per gallon. I don't think you should get the pipe organ for the well-being of the coral.

Care Level: Moderate
Light: Moderate to High
Water Flow: Medium
Placement: All
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Color Form: Cream
Temperament: Peaceful
Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements
Origin: Fiji, Tonga

Just my opinion.

 

[FishAreFriends2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11262056#post11262056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by madamo
You definately need more lighting. You should have at the very minimum 3 watts per gallon. I don't think you should get the pipe organ for the well-being of the coral.

Just my opinion.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11186502#post11186502 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by oct2274
the amount of watts has very little to do with output for the various types of aquarium lighting available. T5HO with good individual reflectors at the same wattage as PC will have two or more times as much output. It has been tested and proven. 2 x 24 T5HO will most likely have more output then a 96 watt pc, especially at depth. Don't let wattage fool you, it has very little to do with output unless the technologies are equally efficient.