Acroporas in a fluval 13.5

[Jonathanw1234]

I have a fluval 13.5 with the stock light and has been running for 7 months and was wondering if i would be able to grow acroporas in this tank with the stock light.

I have a 256 gph power head and a 251gph sicce return pump

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

I highly doubt you would be able to with the stock light, but if you are looking for a good light to grow acro's for such a small tank I would recommend the A160WE by Kessil.

 

[MoshJosh]

While not idea, I venture to guess you could. I have (and continue too) grown acros under fluval lights, though a bit more powerful than the stock evo light. If you are determined to give it a try, I would pick a cheap and "hardy" acro and mount it as high in the tank as possible and give it as much flow as possible.

 

[Jonathanw1234]

I highly doubt you would be able to with the stock light, but if you are looking for a good light to grow acro's for such a small tank I would recommend the A160WE by Kessil.

Ok thank you for your recommendation

 

[Jonathanw1234]

While not idea, I venture to guess you could. I have (and continue too) grown acros under fluval lights, though a bit more powerful than the stock evo light. If you are determined to give it a try, I would pick a cheap and "hardy" acro and mount it as high in the tank as possible and give it as much flow as possible.

Ok is the yellow Tips Austera Acropora a hardy coral do you know or how would you tell the hardier ones from the not?

 

[MoshJosh]

My hardiest acropora is a Purple Tri-color Valida Acropora It has lived in less than ideal condition where other corals died. . . but your mileage may vary. Also, I would probably not pay that much for a "test coral". Best bet might be be grabbing a no-name "assorted" acro from a local fish store, or maybe a freebie from a local hobbyist.

Things like the Bali Green Slimer and Red Planet are said do be hardy, but I don't have any experience with those.

Look like others found the Ti-color to be hardy as well:

Hardiest Acropora In The Hobby

I saw a post today talking about the hardiness of corals and more specifically acropora and which ones are more hardy and which ones were not. So the question is this. If you were to suggest the most hardy acros in the hobby what would they be? Pictures are good too if you have some to...

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Keep in mind it will not look super great in low light. I have an extra frag sittin on the sand bed and it's alive. . . but color is dull.

Info on your light and about people keeping SPS under it:

Fluval evo 13.5 PAR stock lighting

I purchased a seneye this weekend and thought I'd test it out to see if i could some PAR recordings on the stock lighting which comes with the fluval evo. Few general points: 1) Not great broadcasting of light, especially at the top. There were some sudden drop offs of PAR when recordings were do...

www.nano-reef.com

 

[Jonathanw1234]

My hardiest acropora is a Purple Tri-color Valida Acropora It has lived in less than ideal condition where other corals died. . . but your mileage may vary. Also, I would probably not pay that much for a "test coral". Best bet might be be grabbing a no-name "assorted" acro from a local fish store, or maybe a freebie from a local hobbyist.

Things like the Bali Green Slimer and Red Planet are said do be hardy, but I don't have any experience with those.

Look like others found the Ti-color to be hardy as well:

Hardiest Acropora In The Hobby

I saw a post today talking about the hardiness of corals and more specifically acropora and which ones are more hardy and which ones were not. So the question is this. If you were to suggest the most hardy acros in the hobby what would they be? Pictures are good too if you have some to...

www.reef2reef.com

Keep in mind it will not look super great in low light. I have an extra frag sittin on the sand bed and it's alive. . . but color is dull.

Info on your light and about people keeping SPS under it:

Fluval evo 13.5 PAR stock lighting

I purchased a seneye this weekend and thought I'd test it out to see if i could some PAR recordings on the stock lighting which comes with the fluval evo. Few general points: 1) Not great broadcasting of light, especially at the top. There were some sudden drop offs of PAR when recordings were do...

www.nano-reef.com

Ok thank you for this i will look into it

 

[The Opinionated Reefer]

Its possible but you will struggle, It will be difficult to provide enough flow and light in that tank.

 

[Waters]

I don't think it will be possible. I run that tank with stock lighting for a low tech planted tank. It is pushing about 50 par at the bottom running at 50%. The stock lid does give you the option of adding a second strip of lights which would definitely help.

 

[Lavey29]

If you can grow coralline in your tank then you can grow some SPS to.

 

[caro325]

I don't think it will be possible. I run that tank with stock lighting for a low tech planted tank. It is pushing about 50 par at the bottom running at 50%. The stock lid does give you the option of adding a second strip of lights which would definitely help.

hello. It is a good thing that I check before creating a new threath..... because think you just answered my question. I am using my Fluval flex 15 as a saltwater tank.... and it is doing good with fish only, but I want to add an anemone to it..... but the stock light is not enough..... I was thinking of adding 1-2 additional full spectrum led lights (with suction cup to the lid). would that work??? basically, my question is if lights "combine".... thank you in advance

 

[MoshJosh]

hello. It is a good thing that I check before creating a new threath..... because think you just answered my question. I am using my Fluval flex 15 as a saltwater tank.... and it is doing good with fish only, but I want to add an anemone to it..... but the stock light is not enough..... I was thinking of adding 1-2 additional full spectrum led lights (with suction cup to the lid). would that work??? basically, my question is if lights "combine".... thank you in advance

I would NOT use suction cups to attach a light as it will inevitably fall. . . Into the water. Yes you can use multiple lights, but I would not specifically look for “full spectrum” rather a coral or reef specific light/spectrum. I would probably ditch the stock light and use one red specific light rather than keep the stock and add more lights. I ditched the lid entirely on my Flex but if you do this keep in mind evaporation will increase.

 

[caro325]

I would NOT use suction cups to attach a light as it will inevitably fall. . . Into the water. Yes you can use multiple lights, but I would not specifically look for “full spectrum” rather a coral or reef specific light/spectrum. I would probably ditch the stock light and use one red specific light rather than keep the stock and add more lights. I ditched the lid entirely on my Flex but if you do this keep in mind evaporation will increase.

Thank you very much for your reply. I obviously have a lot to learn!!! I will start googling for coral specific spectrum lights. Maybe I can find one that is not too expensive. If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear it……

 

[Matt Bravo]

Not the greatest plan to use a stock light but it could work I guess. As others said it want have great colors. If you decide to try it, get a green goblin anacropora or green Bali slimer. Both incredibly hardy and fast growers,

 

[matt_work27]

I'm not sure u can grow acros under those stock lights. Definitely try out some montis, birdnest, and pocilipora before you throw in an acro. I feel like you upgrading to an ai blade might be a decent option if you are willing to dish out the cash and want a light that you know can grow acros

 

[Jonathanw1234]

Not the greatest plan to use a stock light but it could work I guess. As others said it want have great colors. If you decide to try it, get a green goblin anacropora or green Bali slimer. Both incredibly hardy and fast growers,

what light would you recommend a blade, Kessil, or prime?

 

[AquaLogic]

A good inexpensive light for that tank would be a noopsyche k7 pro iii

 

[Jonathanw1234]

A good inexpensive light for that tank would be a noopsyche k7 pro iii

ok thanks i will look into that

 

[caro325]

A good inexpensive light for that tank would be a noopsyche k7 pro iii

GM, again, pardon me for using the op thread, but was wondering if this light would work be enough to grow corals and/or anemones in the fluval flex 15……..,,

 

[Seven Year Nap]

About a week ago I put my first Acro in my fluval 13.5 under stock lighting, though my rock work is pretty high.

I ended up trying a Miyagi Tort Acro since it was cheap at the time. I believe I've got a very small amount of encrusting since adding it based on pictures but I'm happy to update in another month or so if it survives.