watt per liter how much is recomended?

[ja__]

watt per liter, how much is recomended for reefkeeping "high tech"?

 

[Andrew]

The whole watt per liter and gallon rule is not correct at all only because 100 watts of pc light is way differen't then 100 watts of mh.

 

[Fast Fred]

Tell us the size and dimensions of your tank, and what you plan to keep and we can help steer you better.

 

[ja__]

63l i plan to have enough light for some of the most demanding corals

Actually im new and just want to have the best eccuipment, i want to do it good from the start if you now what i mean? i want to "velge og vrake"

 

[ja__]

is pc better then mh ?

 

[XeniaMania]

MH is absolutely the best. PC was designed to be a cooler light source. PCs will work, and there's nothing wrong with them, but I prefer the peace of mind and soul knowing I'm providing the best source of lighting for my reef. Plus I also like the shimmer affect that PCs can not produce in my tank.

 

[ja__]

how would 6*18w do in that 63liter? could it host some light demanding corals?
and what about 2*15w in a 19 liter?

 

[Zigzag Man]

You might look into T5HO lighting as well... it's much more efficient and delivers more lumens per watt than PC, from what I've read.

 

[PatMayo]

MH really does look better. I had 490 watts of PC lighting on my 46 but since went to 2 * 150 watt MH and 2 * 96 watt pc actinic on my 90 and the light is no comparison to the plain pc lighting. Much better.

Regards.

Pat

 

[ja__]

the problem is that ive already got the reactors and the tubes.

would the same wattage in t8 suffice better?

 

[BlackOnyx]

I'd say 8watts per 4l

 

[ja__]

thanks!

then two watts per liter should suffice in my 63liter?