Thanks a ton. I think I am seeing a couple trends.
1) experienced hobbiest are leary of PC lighting and SPS based on previous knowledge and understanding of the needs of SPS
2) Owners of newer nanos and PC lights are testing the old concepts and finding success in some cases.
Perfect example of how we improve over time. I will probably try a small frag of monticap near the upper 1/3 of my 24g nano in a month or so and see how it goes. I have local testimony that a lot of the SPS do well in the JBJ with PC lighting so long as they're near the top. Plus I upgraded my pump and have serious flow in the tank which may help as well.
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Originally Posted by Illuminati  Little Photo Journal of the growth of my ORA Green Birdsnest
Picture taken on 6/12/07 (108W PC's) 
Picture taken on 6/30/07 (108W PC's) 
Picture taken on 8/12/07 (Top Down View, 150W Sunpod) About the 4 week mark under the halides. 
Growth is far and away better with the halides but that is some impressive growth for 2 weeks of PC lighting IMO.
Also forgot about a Pink Pocci that I kept under the PC's, color wasn't nearly as bright as the picture from the vendor when I bought it but he had it blasted under either 250W or 400W MH bulbs. 
And the Monti Cap under the stock lighting, it was like 2" below the water surface and still got this crap color, was green with a purple rim under the right lighting.  |