Ludwigia73
11/22/2007, 10:27 AM
So far all I've done is Metal Halides with vho supplement. I'm setting up a 56 column (30 wide by 18"deep by 25" tall). I'm going with a t-5 setup 24", with 6 bulbs and tek 5 reflectors, and will possibly add a 2x24w retro for a little more punch if needed. Based on the 6 light setup, what combination of bulbs would give a couple (3 at most) of acros the best color? Not worried much about growth, and I don't really want the "appearance" of color, I actually want the acros to exhibit the best color naturally because of the lights. They will be high in the aquarium, except for a green slimer that will start life about halfway down. Once again, worried much more about appearance than growth. It will have a 3" deep sandbed with some small rubble for jawfish on the bottom, with a mushroom shaped rockwork, providing a nice ledge for fishies to hide under. Bio load from fish will be low. Thanks for any suggestions, and if you have the setup you're suggesting, pics would be appreciated.
This will not be sps only, I plan on having 3 acros, (1 green slimer and 2 ultra colored acros) A plating monti (probably cap) on one side, a bright echino on the other side, and a large encrusting monti (prob sunset or superman). If there's room, I may also use a digitata. The main gist of this tank is completely opposite from everything I've done, a few beautiful pieces rather than a jam packed tank with every frag I could get my hands on.
This will not be sps only, I plan on having 3 acros, (1 green slimer and 2 ultra colored acros) A plating monti (probably cap) on one side, a bright echino on the other side, and a large encrusting monti (prob sunset or superman). If there's room, I may also use a digitata. The main gist of this tank is completely opposite from everything I've done, a few beautiful pieces rather than a jam packed tank with every frag I could get my hands on.