Uh Oh...............

[Simpte]

Well I had a catastrophe tonight.  My canopy split on me and is not functional (wasn't a very good DIY job).  Anywho my regular lighting scheme (4x110 VHO) is not functional atm.  I have a spare 4x65 pc fixture I put up in the meantime (was going to make a new canopy and incorporate both pc and vho lighting in it).  My question is, with my current corals (featherdusters, buttons, anthelia, candycane, torch, pulsing xenia,and a few mushrooms) how long do I have to repair my lighting?  Will any of these corals suffer from the decrease in light? (2x55 10000K and 2x55 actinic 03)

P.S.  The tank is a 75 gallon tank.

[micki]

What you listed there will be fine with PC lighting for any amount of time. 

[verper]

Agreed.  Some of them might change color over a few months but all will do fine under the lower light.

[Simpte]

I forgot to mention my bta.

Any good canopy plans for 4x110 vho and 2 rows of 2x55 pc bulbs?

[micki]

I forgot to mention my bta.

PC is still fine for your BTA. I hade 2 GBTA's for over a year with just PC lighting. 

[Simpte]

That makes me feel much better.  I was worried about the mass light decrease.

[scott wilson]

decrease is less stressfull than increase.

[Simpte]

My plans for my new canopy (If I can beg a friend to help) is to incorperate my VHO and 2x65 pc bulbs into it. (Maybe all 4 pc bulbs) and add some decent moonlights.  I'm not very handy when it comes to wood (well not handy at all).

[micki]

LOL, hope your friend helps out! 

[Simpte]

Me too. This canopy was only 3-4 months old!!! (Made from MDF).  It was my first venture and was not a good one.