SPS and flow...need help.

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

175w will limit the color, as will nutrients. Higher alk would be my goal, I ran about 11+. Ca at anything above 380 is fine. Flow won't affect color really to any noticeable degree if everything else isn't right. Make sure you do routine water changes, and don't over feed.

WOW WOW WOW your telling me 430w of light isent enough. If you missed it I have 2x 175 w MH and 2x 40 w actinics.

430w of light =9.3 watts per gallon.