Zoas and lights

[jglover420]

Could i keep zoas with about 240w of light, or do i need to upgrade. I currently have powercompacts do i really need mh don't really want them?

 

[Rustylugnuts]

Softies like zoo's ought to be just fine with PC's. These days T-5 HO w/ individual reflectors seem to be a worthy substitute for MH's (esp when overdriven).

 

[Rick2203]

that should be enough for zoas, i have kept them with lower wattage than what you have.

 

[lloydkeller]

should be no problem im useing compact

 

[sps1-2-b]

PCs will work well for zoos and many other softies. I had a full blown healthy lps tank under 200W of pc for a 60gal.

 

[seapug]

You'd get more bang for your buck by going with T5's. You could probably even get a way with less total wattage that way too-- output vs. power consumed is much better with T5's and metal halides.

 

[Chibils]

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I agree. That said, zoanthids are a very diverse family. Most will be absolutely fine (even happier than if you had more lights), but I have had some that were unhappy and kept extending even 8" under the surface with halides.