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Old 09-17-2006, 02:27 AM   #1
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considering a bubble or open brain coral

i an just considering an open brain or a bubble coral in my 55 gal. i am currently running 4-65w pc's. my tank is loaded with zoa's and shrooms. i know they will need way more light than zoas and shrooms but am i silly for considering it..
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You could keep either of those down low.
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AG,
they do like and need the stronger lighting, I love the look of my Bubble. But you need to make sure the sweepers of them do not hit anyone else!
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they do like and need the stronger lighting, I love the look of my Bubble. But you need to make sure the sweepers of them do not hit anyone else!
Wierd. Mine seems to hate high light and flow.
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Really?
hehe guess it all depends on the lighting and the variation Type
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As Tim said, the sweepers on the bubble are an important consideration!
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how much reach does it have?
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I would say up to 6", Gary.
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i agree, i have seen mine reach close to 4 inches or so
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