Biocube 29. corals with stick lights?

ksolo · 02-18-2009, 10:38 PM

Hello all,
i have a BC 29, i was wondering what corals can i use with the stock pc 32w lights? apart from soft coral? example, candy cane? bobble coral? open brain? what do you think?

BigAl07 · 02-19-2009, 09:45 AM

I'd stick with your lower light lovers.... you could probably do FrogSpawn, Mushrooms, Xenia, Leathers, Zoas, Green Star Polyps etc.

32w of light isn't a lot of light espeically for a 29G tank. Stay with the EASY corals and you'll do well.

Also if you have the time and can commit to daily hand feeding you can try the NON light needing SunCoral. Each polyp needs to be hand fed to ensure long term success of the coral.

Another FAVORITE of mine is the Duncan (Duncanopsammia axifuga). The Duncans have some VERY nice texture and give good movement to the tank. They can do well under low light (Not DARK though) situations and can benefit from occasional direct feedings.

chipmunkofdoom2 · 02-19-2009, 10:19 AM

As Al said, that's an awfully small amount of light for a 29. I have 130 watts of PC over my 29. I'd look into upgrading

ati70cutlass · 02-19-2009, 06:36 PM

bio 29 is 32x2

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