SPS and PC Lighting

[ricwilli]

OK, so MACNA is right around the corner and I need to start thinking about keeping the purchased SPS alive for three days. I was thinking of bringing a 10 gallon tank, 5 gallon jug of water, heater, small pump and the questionable item...... a PC Light. Do you think they will survive the three days under PC lighting? I would hate to rig up a spare 250w MH setup that I have for a 10 gallon tank with only 5 gallon of water.

 

[adesimone1]

Hey Rich you can keep them in my 20 gallon tank. I am bringing 2 24inch t5s.

 

[Edwardw771]

Another option is ask the vendor to hold it for you. Most do this,

 

[Mbodell]

A pc bulb should be fine. I have kept a few sps under a 18watt pc light and they did ok. I think water quality is more important. You would probably be ok with no lights for three days. But I would just use what you have. Reefs don't always have light everyday.

 

[Nickjr000]

I'd just ask vendor to hold it for you. Even if you have to throw them a coule bucks it will be worth it

 

[ricwilli]

Another option is ask the vendor to hold it for you. Most do this,

I thought about this, but the vendors will be overwhelmed with all the corals that they have to hold. I will also have to remember what venders I purchased from (not good).

adesimone1, Thanks for the offer. If I run out of room in my 10 gallon, I know who to go too.

 

[JRWOHLER]

For a couple days you should be fine. Just remember to slowly acclimate them to your DT.

 

[nanonut]

3 days should be fine it does get cloudy in the sea for more than one consecutive day.