Acropra lighting and requirements

[robertm1357]

I have a 20 gallon reef tank that has been up for 7 months. I have colraline algae all over the place. Biggest one being about 1/4 inch round. The lighting I'm using is JBJ 110 watt 50/50 10,000k and the blue lights. Ready to buy some acropora? I want to get some for Christmas. By the way anyone know where to get some online at a good price? Thanks!

 

[somethings fishy]

I dont think you have enough light. most people would say you need halides for acros

 

[Kellogg]

You don't need halides. I have kept a few species of acros under 330 watts of power compact lighting. They do have to be inches from the bulbs and most will turn brown, but i have had good growth from the acroporas with just power compact lighting. Metal halide is the way to go for colorful acros and I just got a 400 watt system for my tank.

 

[shawnz28]

Maybe if you want to try acros try to find some frags from someone who grows them under vho's, maybe that way they will be somewhat adjusted to the light. I would maybe try some montiporias first to start and see how they do(just a thought). I have monti's and acros under 660 watts of vho's myself and get good color and decent growth out of them.

Shawn