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06/05/2012, 07:10 PM | #1 |
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True Low-lighting acros...
I have a rock ledge in my aquarium, probably about 10 inches tall, recessing progressively more from top to bottom. It is very well shaded, but there is always SOME light.
It is VERY barren and getting hard to look at. I would like to place an acro there, but I need something that has a lower lighting requirement. Any thoughts? It is at the front of the aquarium, a 20g biocube lit with a RapidLED retro kit and using an MP 10 blowing from front to back for circulation. The water flows around the front of the glass, which should blow across whatever is place on the rock wall in question. |
06/05/2012, 07:20 PM | #2 |
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Try pavona maldivensis. Not an Acro but a great looking branching sps that does well in low light.
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06/05/2012, 08:55 PM | #3 |
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What kind of par do you have? "low light" seems to me to be a bit of a misnomer with LEDs
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06/06/2012, 03:01 PM | #4 |
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I have no idea what the PAR is in there. The ledge provides absolute shade, so when I say low light, I really mean low light.
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06/06/2012, 03:21 PM | #5 |
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A dead acro?? Lol.
If it is shaded, I would recommend something besides SPS |
06/06/2012, 06:59 PM | #6 |
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Great spot for a dendro
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Really honey, I'm not going to buy anything at the fish store I'm just going to have a look. The Other Pres. at Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 120 gallon SPS dominant tank, custom lighting, etc, etc |
06/06/2012, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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