Growing coral with Aquasky 1200mm led light

[Snowflake eel lover 45]

Can the Aquasky 1200mm LED light grow low-light corals like toadstools and mushrooms? Anyone tried? Thank you!

 

[Peace River]

I believe that the 1200mm is the length (approx. 4 foot). Do you know which Fluval Aquasky model you have? I have used a previous version of the Aquasky as a fish-only light although it could probably also grow basic corals.

 

[Snowflake eel lover 45]

I believe that the 1200mm is the length (approx. 4 foot). Do you know which Fluval Aquasky model you have? I have used a previous version of the Aquasky as a fish-only light although it could probably also grow basic corals.

I think it’s the 2.0 version. 12 watts, 3000 to 25000 k

 

[Peace River]

Although I have only used the Aquasky for fish, only, your light should allow you to grow basic corals.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I think it’s the 2.0 version. 12 watts, 3000 to 25000 k

12 watts is barely any spectrum to support other than basic corals

 

[Peace River]

12 watts is barely any spectrum to support other than basic corals

I agree. Another thing to consider is the distance between the light and the coral, as well as keeping anything between the light and coral very clean. For example, some people use glass lids that are covered with salt creep, spray, algae, etc., which all greatly reduces the impact of the light.

 

[Snowflake eel lover 45]

I agree. Another thing to consider is the distance between the light and the coral, as well as keeping anything between the light and coral very clean. For example, some people use glass lids that are covered with salt creep, spray, algae, etc., which all greatly reduces the impact of the light.

That’s good to know because I have lids too. I think I might get a better light Do you have any recommendations on what light to get for a soft coral tank? I don’t want to spend a crazy amount of money

 

[Snowflake eel lover 45]

I agree. Another thing to consider is the distance between the light and the coral, as well as keeping anything between the light and coral very clean. For example, some people use glass lids that are covered with salt creep, spray, algae, etc., which all greatly reduces the impact of the light.

That’s good to know because I have lids too. I think I might get a better light; Do you have any recommendations on what light to get for a soft coral tank? I don’t want to spend a crazy amount of money

 

[Peace River]

Sometimes we have a limited budget and there really is only so much money that we can spend. Other times we are looking for the best value and still other times we are looking for the best overall light. BRS has done several videos on this topic, and in at least one of their videos, they point to the Reefbreeders light as the best value. From my experience, I would agree with that assessment. Whether or not it is the light that you choose, you may want to at least consider it as an option.

 

[Snowflake eel lover 45]

Sometimes we have a limited budget and there really is only so much money that we can spend. Other times we are looking for the best value and still other times we are looking for the best overall light. BRS has done several videos on this topic, and in at least one of their videos, they point to the Reefbreeders light as the best value. From my experience, I would agree with that assessment. Whether or not it is the light that you choose, you may want to at least consider it as an option.

Thank you!