Lighting for sps

[joe_ayres]

Hi guys just wondering what lighting was required to house sps I have fluval full spectrum leds at the moment would they be suitable many thanks in advance

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

It really depends on the sps. Acropora, staghorns etc require pretty high lighting. SOme like stylo and birdsnest and cyphastrea and monits and chalices do not. Im not familiar with the light, Im sorry.
What other corals do you have in the tank?

 

[ksc]

Those are very weak lights, more suited to a fish only tank. I'd get a proper reef light.

 

[joe_ayres]

I have a leather finger large toadstool acans branching hammer cand cane ect what lighting would you all recommend I have a couple of tmc aqua ray tiles not being used at the moment

 

[ksc]

What are the dimensions of the tank? (inches)

 

[joe_ayres]

It's 31L 18H and 15d

 

[joe_ayres]

 

[joe_ayres]

That's the spec for fluval leds

 

[ksc]

Are those units about 3" wide? What kind of lighting do you like? Mh would be tough, but a pair of 150's would do the trick. T5's only come in 18, 24" or 36" for your tank. A 6 bulb 24" t5 fixture would work, but the ends of the tank would be dim. Then there is LED where there are many options.

 

[joe_ayres]

Yeah they are 3 inches lol you must know your stuff I really don't mind I just want something that's fully capable but I must say I really do like my leds

 

[ksc]

Well if you like leds go get some. If I had a 30" tank like yours and liked led's, I'd grab an SBreeflights 32" fixture and start cooking some sps frags. But you're in the UK so you'll have to see what's available in your area.

 

[joe_ayres]

Ok thanks for your help much appreciated