Too Much Flow For A SPS Tank

[collin]

Ok i have a 55g tank and i am gonnahave mostly sps my set up as far as lights is a nova extreme 8x54 watt t5 single reflector not individual.And now my flow question.....is 2 hydor 4s and a aqua clear 80 series too much flow for a mostly sps tank?

[three90s&125sump]

Noit if it is BB with a good skimmer.

[collin]

ok what is bb? and im runing a hang on skimmer bc i have no room for sump and the skimmer is a vivia aqua multi skimmer 2..i just bought it for like 100 on sale at the lps

[Reeftanker3295]

BB is bare bottom. the regular nova extreme with no individual parabolic reflectors isnt enough light for an SPS tank.

[collin]

so i dont have enough light? i have over 400 watts

[collin]

well first off how do i know if its bare bottom?

and all the web site said(dr.fostersmith.com) about the light is this..........Brilliant high output T-5 fluorescent bulbs paired with the nocturnal glow of LED lunar lights. Two leading edge advances in lighting technology contained in a compact energy-efficient fixture for complete 24-hour lighting. Features microprocessor controlled internal electronic ballast, integrated cooling fans, parabolic reflector, and protective splash lens. Two separate power switches for primary lighting and 3 independent power cords enables the Nova Extreme T-5 Fixture to be automated. Simply plug the power cords into timers for custom light periods to suit the requirements of your aquarium inhabitants. Includes docking mounts and SlimPaq 460nm Actinic and 10000°K T-5 HO lamps. 14" x 2-1/2" high. Replacement tubes are available.

[Reeftanker3295]

The 8 bulb fixture is 2 inches wider than the actual tank so they arent getting all that light. Watt/gallon isnt a good measurement. Without the individual reflectors i dont think you have enough light.

[Reeftanker3295]

Barebottom meaning no sand.

[collin]

o i have sand i think 2" of it and the actual bulbs stop right befor the edge of the tank so it gets all that light just the metal from the light hangs over......my lps owner told me to buy it so i could keep sps so now that i have if its not enough light idk what ima do.

[three90s&125sump]

I think it would be enough light if the water had 0 turbidity, it was as close to the water as it could saftly be and there was extremely low PO4.

I think I would be more concerned with the skimmers ability (or lack of) to accomplished the above stated needs of the lights.

If you don't have a substrate your tank is BB.

[collin]

i do and i used to have a crappy skimmer the one i have now is alot better and the light is right on top of the tank

[collin]

i do meaning i have substrate

[three90s&125sump]

Post a pic of your skimmer.

[collin]

i dont have a camera

[three90s&125sump]

How about a link to a picture like the manufacturers web site.