Is 11w good enough to keep gsp in a 10g

[tanglover13]

@TX_REEF after this question has been answered we are done with this thread

 

[tanglover13]

how about using a lid like this? Then you've got the best of both worlds.

Yes I could but this lid is like not detachable I would have to take all fish and rocks out and I would have to try do something to take it off

 

[TX_REEF]

ok - hopefully I've been helpful and if not best of luck!

 

[tanglover13]

Okay but I keep fire fish in there which jump and I just want to keep the lid just in case so if I get the light I said will I be able to keep gsp and zoanthids

Would it be okay to keep corals like gsp and zoanthids in that light or no

 

[tanglover13]

ok - hopefully I've been helpful and if not best of luck!

Yes you have please can you just tell me if gsp and zoanthids would work with that light

 

[tanglover13]

@TX_REEF

 

[TX_REEF]

Yes you have please can you just tell me if gsp and zoanthids would work with that light

yes, I mentioned that long ago. GSP definitely, Zoas probably ok but would likely prefer more light.

 

[Naekuh]

its not just about wattage, its about color spectrum.

I think your original light is too white, its intended more for freshwater then salt.
Salt water lights have a more blue in them, because in the ocean, the white / red light is all filtered out within the first couple feet, and the blue makes the most penetration.

So for example, you could get away with a proper 10W reef light then you would need a 20W grow light to simulate.

And the trade off is, the 20W grow light will also grow a lot of bad algae you do not want, while the blue light might be better in PAR for the corals and also keep the bad algae from out competiting the good coraline one that will grow later on.

 

[tanglover13]

Okay

its not just about wattage, its about color spectrum.

I think your light is too white, its intended more for freshwater then salt.
Salt water lights have a more blue in them, because in the ocean, the white / red light is all filtered out within the first couple feet, and the blue makes the most penetration.

So for example, you could get away with a proper 10W reef light then you would need a 20W grow light to simulate.

And the trade off is, the 20W grow light will also grow a lot of bad algae you do not want, while the blue light might be better in PAR for the corals and also keep the bad algae from out competiting the good coraline one that will gr

its not just about wattage, its about color spectrum.

I think your original light is too white, its intended more for freshwater then salt.
Salt water lights have a more blue in them, because in the ocean, the white / red light is all filtered out within the first couple feet, and the blue makes the most penetration.

So for example, you could get away with a proper 10W reef light then you would need a 20W grow light to simulate.

And the trade off is, the 20W grow light will also grow a lot of bad algae you do not want, while the blue light might be better in PAR for the corals and also keep the bad algae from out competiting the good coraline one that will grow later on.

It has different modes

 

[tanglover13]

@Naekuh

 

[tanglover13]

So the only corals I can keep with it are gsp and zoanthids that’s it there is nothing else that I can keep right

 

[Naekuh]

Okay



It has different modes

that looks honestly more like an ornamental light.
We don't use green in the reef lighting.
Green is mostly used in planted tanks.

Red we also dont really use because of reasons i stated above, most of the red is lost in the first few feet.

I would probably get a Lomie you find on amazon, or what TXREEF recommended.

I am not a fan of those Chinese blade lights unless its made by aqua illumination.
I have one my cherry shirmp tanks, and i was very disappointed at them, that i swapped them all to AI Primes.

 

[tanglover13]

that looks honestly more like an ornamental light.
We don't use green in the reef lighting.
Green is mostly used in planted tanks.

Red we also dont really use because of reasons i stated above, most of the red is lost in the first few feet.

I would probably get a Lomie you find on amazon, or what TXREEF recommended.

I am not a fan of those Chinese blade lights unless its made by aqua illumination.
I have one my cherry shirmp tanks, and i was very disappointed at them, that i swapped them all to AI Primes.

What about this one it looks better @Naekuh

 

[tanglover13]

@TX_REEF @Naekuh I will just get this light and then just keep my tank lid open

 

[ravila101]

The lights they mentioned on this thread already will be the best option. Best to make sure you give your corals a good light , they’re alive and it’s important to give them a good life. Meaning, good light.

 

[tanglover13]

Can I have like a clear flat lid on though for salinity or shall I leave because then the light won’t work

 

[tanglover13]

@ravila101 they sent and American website one this one looks very similar and is in england

 

[Naekuh]

i probably wouldn't go lower then this if you ask me.

Lights are pretty important.
Its the one area everyone in reefing will always say, you pay for what you get, unless you build it yourself.
Which then you get what you made it out of.

 

[Naekuh]

Can you shop at aliexpress?

I hear these are really good kessil knockoff's.

 

[TX_REEF]

@TX_REEF @Naekuh I will just get this light and then just keep my tank lid open

this is a good option, hygger products provide good value for the price.