HeyImEugene Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I just ordered a 28w PowerCompact from Coralife for 34.95 + shipping... just curious.. will it be enough for a 10 gallon? I just have some live rocks and plan on adding some polyps and stuff later. Maybe an anenome too... need some input please, thanks. Link to comment
ODOG Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I'd say it's a little light (no pun intended). Definately not enough for an anything other than shrooms or zoo's. Try to at least double it. Is the 28 lamp white light or 50/50. If you bought a 50/50 get another. If white try adding another 28 watts of Actinic. Link to comment
Kool-cat Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Need to at least double that lighting. The only anymone that you mght be able to keep is a bubble tip anemone if you double the lighting. You might not be able to get shrroms and other corals because bubble tip anemones grow fast, move around the tank when ever they feel like it and sting other corals. Link to comment
HeyImEugene Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 The 28watt is a 50/50... so should I cancel my order? I ordered from Hellolights.com. Link to comment
saltwater-rookie Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I am currently running a coralife 28 watt on my 10gal and have1 mushroom rock w/ 5 on it, and another w/ 21 on it. A small xenia frag, and some polyps. I also have an Condy anenome, he is doing great and doesn't move around to much, he attached to a piece of rock, and just chills. But if you can afford it get more watts, becuase eventually you are wanna keep corals that require better lighting. (you may not think so now, but just wait...lol) ROOKIE Link to comment
bickmade Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 add a coralife bulb to that, its 20W and its only 10 for the buld and 5 for socket and wire. check it Link to comment
ODOG Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I wouldn't cancel...just order another or instead of running 2 x 50/50 get 1 x 10,000k and 1 x Actinic. That way you can run the lights on seperate timers for a cool moonlight effect. Link to comment
2muchreef4u Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 you're fine with just mushrooms. i've kept a mushroom only LR tank in a 10g for 6 years with no prob. it only had 2x13 watt CSL PC's & skilter (note this was in the early to mid 90's). Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 You will will get much better growth with more light. if you just want to scrape by, then you will be okay. go with 2x28 at least. Link to comment
HeyImEugene Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Okay thanks for all the info! I have cancelled my order and decided to convert my 29 gallon to a reef tank. So I'll be investing in much more powerfull lights now How many watts per gallon am I going to need on a 29 gallon to have an anenome? Link to comment
holyherbiness Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Originally posted by HeyImEugene How many watts per gallon am I going to need on a 29 gallon to have an anenome? Watts per gallon is a very ineffective way of judging the lighting needs of corals, anemones, etc. It's all about intensity and distance away from the lighting source. The lighting needs of various anemones differ, so wait for more responses from others on this forum. I went to drsfostersmith and ordered the 2x36 watt power compact fixture for my 10 gallon for about 37 dollars, which I feel is a great deal. However, I had to buy a 36 watt actinic lamp to add some blue to the tank, so totally, my 72 watt setup will have cost me about 55 dollars. Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 yes, please stop with the WPG. for a 29 I would say that a 2x65 would be minimum, a 250 Halide would be best. Link to comment
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