Will this light be enough for a RBTA?

[Brandon M]

I am in the process of setting up a 20g (16w x 20l x 15h) with sump and small AC DIY fuge for my pair of black and white clowns and was looking at this light for the tank.

Will this light be enough for a RBTA? Should I go with 175w or 250w?

IceCap 175 Watt Metal Halide Retrofit Kit with 14K Hamilton Bulb and SpiderLight Reflector

Also, what are the main differences in the bulbs?

Thanks! :rollface:

 

[GSMguy]

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[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12351538#post12351538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
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I removed the link and added the description instead, sorry about that.

 

[Toddrtrex]

That will be more then enough light. And when you do get the anemone, make sure you acclimate it to the light -- odds are it will be stronger then where it came from.

 

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12351930#post12351930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
That will be more then enough light. And when you do get the anemone, make sure you acclimate it to the light -- odds are it will be stronger then where it came from.

Thanks for the reply, should I tone down my light choice? I am mainly concerned with keeping a nice RBTA for my clowns. I'm not too particular on any other corals and wouldn't mind picking them around my light choice.

 

[Toddrtrex]

You don't have to tone it down, but just be aware that you are going to acclimate it to the lights when you first get it. That light is borderline overkill for a RBTA, but it will do fine under it. And if you can keep your temps in check, it will be fine.

 

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12352001#post12352001 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
You don't have to tone it down, but just be aware that you are going to acclimate it to the lights when you first get it. That light is borderline overkill for a RBTA, but it will do fine under it. And if you can keep your temps in check, it will be fine.

What would be the best possible light for a tank of my size for a RBTA? Without nearing overkill?

 

[Toddrtrex]

In that tank it would be fine under PCs, or T5s.

There is nothing wrong with keeping it under a MH, but you don't need to, if heat and money are an issue.

 

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12352055#post12352055 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
In that tank it would be fine under PCs, or T5s.

There is nothing wrong with keeping it under a MH, but you don't need to, if heat and money are an issue.

Great, thanks for all the help!