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Old 05-14-2006, 04:34 PM   #1
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brain coral lighting reequirements


Can I put a brain coral in my tank? I have 4x65 pc lights 55gal tank.
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Old 05-14-2006, 10:24 PM   #2
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Simply enough; yes, you can keep a brain coral in there.
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Old 05-14-2006, 10:34 PM   #3
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should be ok if the tank is standard depth.
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Yes, that is the same size tank and lighting I have, and I have to brain corals that are thriving. I have them near the top of the tank to get the most light.
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I have a metallic green wlesy brain under t5s about mid way down on my 55g and it seems to fully open and eat well.
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Yes; IME, PC lighting is ideal for brains and most other types of LPS corals .

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