enough light?

[Telefonica007]

I have a frag of Captain America and the stems are really long and I was just wondering if they are in need of more light? Majority of my frag tank looks really healthy. A few random polyps look like they are reaching for light but are fully open. Any ideas or is that normal?

 

[Telefonica007]

Bad pic. Hope it helps though.

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o799/Telefonica007/IMAG0925_zps6f3f3760.jpg

 

[danimal1211]

yes the ones behind them do too

 

[Zoa Junkie]

Yes, when they're reaching out like that, its usually a sign that the light isn't enough for them. What are you running and how low are they?

 

[scsdukefan408]

My capt americas are on the sand bed ive got 96w over my 20L and they dont extend at all, and I have vivid rainbows that are extend(like your cpt americas) no matter where i put them

 

[mike007]

96 watt compact or what. You might need to upgrade to t5.

 

[scsdukefan408]

96 watt compact or what. You might need to upgrade to t5.

Their t5's....but i do think they are about to be changed for new ones....think that may be a sign of them getting old

 

[Telefonica007]

I'm running a DIY LED fixture I made. 15. 3w white and 15 3w blues. I also made a DIY for a 90 gallon I have and everything looks awesome. and the fixture is abou 10 inches above the 10 inches above the water

 

[Telefonica007]

LEDs

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o799/Telefonica007/IMG_20120926_103825_zpscf535031.jpg.

 

[Eric B]

Are you running lenses on the LEDs??? If not I would lower them a little from 10"s if possible or move the stuff in the tank higher.

 

[Telefonica007]

Didn't think I needed lenses to run on a biocube. I'll drop it down. Thnx