SPS corals

[christensonjes]

I was wondering if I could have SPS corals in my tank? I have a 20 gallon tank with a Coralife PC 130 W fixture. Also has Penguin Bio-wheel 350. Red Sea Berlin Skimmer.(airstone type) and 2 powersweeps 160 gph. Any Opinions? I know they probly wont get the greatest color but, would it work? Will they grow?

 

[calvin415]

Here's some good reads that will really help. IMO, not enough light for most SPS, but a few Monti's might be okay... Most important part of an SPS tank is stability; it doesn't matter what equipment you have, if your parameters are bouncing all over SPS will not survive.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=421812

 

[phenom5]

i would definately read through those links calvin provided.

i would also agree with calvin about the importance of good, stable water quality. that is the most important part of keeping SPS, and too often people focus on light & flow.

monti's and maybe some porties would be about as far as you could go with you current lights IMO.