2x65 Watt Compact Fluorescent

[Clownfish 11790]

Hello! I have a 2x65 watt CF (One 65 Watt Dual Actinic Lamp (460nm/420nm) and one 65 Watt Dual Daylight Lamp (10,000K/6700K))

Link- http://globalaquaria.com/currentusaorbitcompactfluorescentfixture2x65watt30inch.aspx

My tank is a 20g L (30x12x12 roughly)

Is this enough light to support SPS?

[rtparty]

I would say lower light SPS on the top of the rocks will be okay. Don't expect great color or growth, but they should survive.

[Clownfish 11790]

Thanks!

Any other thoughts from other people?

[Chris27]

A 20L is quite shallow, so PC's should be able to support a limited number of SPS if placed high in the tank. Stay away from the $200 tort frags, and go with some stag or birdsnest and you should have some decent results....just keep the chemistry in spec, that's the most important part.

[psyrob]

I think you will ultimately be disappointed with the light...I had a 4X65 watt over a 60 gallon, and always thought it looked dingy, although Porities and Montis grew like crazy....when you can, upgrade to T5s

[Saltwatergurl]

:spin1:Would this work for you http://cgi.ebay.com/30-Compact-fluorescent-Aquarium-Light-130-watt-Reef-/260754469723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb62d735b? Im in the same state wondering what light to get for my 20 gallon long thinking about this one.

[Clownfish 11790]

I think you will ultimately be disappointed with the light...I had a 4X65 watt over a 60 gallon, and always thought it looked dingy, although Porities and Montis grew like crazy....when you can, upgrade to T5s

Thanks for the help. I actually already have the light from my old tank I had set up a few years ago and was just wondering if it could support SPS. I eventually plan on upgrading it because I am not sure how much longer it will last, but I AM currently stuck with it.

:spin1:Would this work for you http://cgi.ebay.com/30-Compact-fluorescent-Aquarium-Light-130-watt-Reef-/260754469723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb62d735b? Im in the same state wondering what light to get for my 20 gallon long thinking about this one.

I appreciate your help, but I already have the light like I mentioned above. If I upgraded I would most likely go LED. Thanks though.

So, I will be sticking with this light for a while.

Let me know if you know of any good colorful SPSs I could have! Much appreciated.

[Chris27]

Let me know if you know of any good colorful SPSs I could have! Much appreciated.

You likely would do well with a monipora cap, you can find them in orange, green and purple fairly regularly. I've seen them do well under PC's more times then not.

[alton]

Birdsnest are normally very easy. In Texas frags go for $10