I apoligize ahead of time that this might be a long one but i'm at my witts end !!!
I am seriously at my witts end trying to find any information on lighting. The sad part is I am an engineer and I can't make sense of anything related to proper lighting. PC, T5, T5HO, Antics, Halide. what the $&#@( ! It's seriously pointless to try a research this subject because the only way it makes any sense is if you understand it already. We'll if I understood it I wouldn't have to research it ! I am sure I am not the only one out there that feels this way.
As most of you know I switched over to reef about 6 months ago. I currently have a 50gal tank. 36x20x12. When I first set up the tank I was told to go with T5 lights. Because of the tank setup I don't have much room for fixtures being that it's in a wall. I went to my LFS and he sold me a Nova 36in T5 1x65w dual tube bulb. It's been 6 months now and I figured it would be a good time to change the bulb. I tried to research which bulb would be better but then gave up. Now I am wondering if this is even the proper lighting. I've had some weird issues with corals not growing as fast as they used to or not opening as much. Is this the proper light ? Is this simply a fancy PC light ? who knows !!
I have no desire for SPS corals. My current stock includes xenia, suncoral, large flowerpot, blasto, shrooms, torch, bubble, various zoos and hairy shroom.
If this is only a fancy PC light will this be enough ? At this point I am assuming if it is it's been way to long since I have replaced the bulb and this could be part of my issue. despite the fact it's most likely improper light to begin with and the people at my LFS should be shot ! I didn't care of the cost when i first purchased the light. I just wanted it to be correct the first time ! Now i'm thinking i will be spending double for another fixture which is what i was trying to avoid.
My issue is that any research I do has everything abbreviated. I feel like I need to be a dictionary to figure it out ! Any insite on this matter that makes sense would be great before I loose everything in the tank !
While I am at it. If this is a PC light i'm guessing the 8 hours a day the light is on isn't nearly enough
I won't take any offense to things being put into simple terms. I am going to assume this tread might hit close to home for many people out there. You guys have been great so far and I value your help.
Please help !!!
I am seriously at my witts end trying to find any information on lighting. The sad part is I am an engineer and I can't make sense of anything related to proper lighting. PC, T5, T5HO, Antics, Halide. what the $&#@( ! It's seriously pointless to try a research this subject because the only way it makes any sense is if you understand it already. We'll if I understood it I wouldn't have to research it ! I am sure I am not the only one out there that feels this way.
As most of you know I switched over to reef about 6 months ago. I currently have a 50gal tank. 36x20x12. When I first set up the tank I was told to go with T5 lights. Because of the tank setup I don't have much room for fixtures being that it's in a wall. I went to my LFS and he sold me a Nova 36in T5 1x65w dual tube bulb. It's been 6 months now and I figured it would be a good time to change the bulb. I tried to research which bulb would be better but then gave up. Now I am wondering if this is even the proper lighting. I've had some weird issues with corals not growing as fast as they used to or not opening as much. Is this the proper light ? Is this simply a fancy PC light ? who knows !!
I have no desire for SPS corals. My current stock includes xenia, suncoral, large flowerpot, blasto, shrooms, torch, bubble, various zoos and hairy shroom.
If this is only a fancy PC light will this be enough ? At this point I am assuming if it is it's been way to long since I have replaced the bulb and this could be part of my issue. despite the fact it's most likely improper light to begin with and the people at my LFS should be shot ! I didn't care of the cost when i first purchased the light. I just wanted it to be correct the first time ! Now i'm thinking i will be spending double for another fixture which is what i was trying to avoid.
My issue is that any research I do has everything abbreviated. I feel like I need to be a dictionary to figure it out ! Any insite on this matter that makes sense would be great before I loose everything in the tank !
While I am at it. If this is a PC light i'm guessing the 8 hours a day the light is on isn't nearly enough
I won't take any offense to things being put into simple terms. I am going to assume this tread might hit close to home for many people out there. You guys have been great so far and I value your help.
Please help !!!
