Corals

[systemfan15]

I'm pretty sure I know the answer but is a 6000k cora life 50/50 bulb sufficient for any types of corals that only need moderate lighting? I'm not exactly sure what the wattage would be on this bulb.

[butterfly_babe4200]

What size tank do you have? How deep is it?

[davejnz]

What type of flourescent is it?PC,VHO,NO.
6000k is the term used to describe its color(yellowish).

[systemfan15]

I have a 55 gal, its like 15 or so inches deep I guess. Umm..all i know is thats its a coralife 50/50 6000k, I bought my tank, light, stand off of some1 that I know for like $200, I doubt it is good enough for corals, its only 1 bulb.

[jerryc]

If you can post a pic of the lamp we can probable determine whit it is.

Are at least describe the lamp -strait lamp- u shape-diameter- length

Sounds like a NO florescent to me if so one lamp wont be good for photosynthetic corals

[systemfan15]

here is my light, i'll send other pics if neccessary

[systemfan15]

heres another picture

[jerryc]

That is a N.O. normal output. For corals you need to upgrade your lighting...
As a genera rule 4 watts per gallon ether HO- T5-PC [fluorescents] are
MH [metal halide] depending on the type of corals you wont to keep.

Some keep a lot more light especially if you wont SPS {hard corals]

[rickm]

Yep jerryc is right. You'll have to upgrade to keep corals. I run a little over 8 watts per gallon on my 55 and I can keep anything in the tank. You will be limited to fixtures that will fit on the narrow 55, or build it yourself in a canopy.

[systemfan15]

Ok, thanks guys. I will upgrade after I get back from boot camp, and my advanced training. thanks for your help