Vho lighting,  how much is too much?

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trey85stang

[I traded my 72g for a 46g, along with the trade I got an IceCap660 and end caps for two VHO's... I am currently running the two (03 Acintic, and a Super acintic, I think) VHO's only.

Anyways, Should I add two more bulbs or 1 bulb to the setup?

And, Is there any anenome I could keep under VHO's? I will probably be adding a few soft corals as well.. any recomendations?? I currently have a pulsating xenia and pink xenia (once again, I think))]
 
[How many watts are the current bulbs you are running? This will determine how many more you can run. If they are under 4ft you can easily run 4 of them.
I am keeping all sorts of corals under VHO, including my RBTA's.]
 
[Run 4. This will allow you to keep almost anything under your setup. Even most SPS (while they may not be as colorful) should do OK with 4 VHO's. I would suggest 2 actinic and 2 daytime (6500k)

This assumes you want to be able to keep SPS if not. Stick with the 2 and save on your electric bill!]
 
@kwl1763 wrote:
[Run 4. This will allow you to keep almost anything under your setup. Even most SPS (while they may not be as colorful) should do OK with 4 VHO's. I would suggest 2 actinic and 2 daytime (6500k) This assumes you want to be able to keep SPS if not. Stick with the 2 and save on your electric bill!] said:
[I dont really want any SPS... but I do want an anenome?? is 2, 3, or 4 bulbs enough for one?]
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[Anemones are very close to SPS in their lighting needs in that they need a lot of light so I would go with 4.]
 
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