Coral Commander
Reefing newb
I currently have a 55 gallon tank. I have a couple of fish as well as some mushrooms, green star polyps and a sea anemone. The lighting I have now is 2 dual-bulbs that are approximately 3 feet in length. One of the bulbs is solid white and the other is a white and blue bulb. I am looking to replace the blue/white bulb as it has burned out. I am not sure what brand the bulb is, however, the information on the bulb can be found at:
http://www.current-usa.com/sunpaq.html
The model number is 2045. The bulb is rated at 96 watts. I am wondering if this is adequate or perhaps too much lighting. What would be the minimum light requirements to sustain an average amount of hard and soft coral? What would be too much light?
Since the light has burned out, I have been using the other white bulb which has never been used in the tank. I have noticed that everything in the tank has been starting to look washed out for some reason. I am not sure if it is because the light is too bright, since it is nearly brand new, or because it is lacking the blue spectrum lighting. Any ideas?
Thanks for your time and considerations.
http://www.current-usa.com/sunpaq.html
The model number is 2045. The bulb is rated at 96 watts. I am wondering if this is adequate or perhaps too much lighting. What would be the minimum light requirements to sustain an average amount of hard and soft coral? What would be too much light?
Since the light has burned out, I have been using the other white bulb which has never been used in the tank. I have noticed that everything in the tank has been starting to look washed out for some reason. I am not sure if it is because the light is too bright, since it is nearly brand new, or because it is lacking the blue spectrum lighting. Any ideas?
Thanks for your time and considerations.