High Light Tolerant Tank Mates

[rbrtio]

Hello everyone!

I have an IM 25 Lagoon which is rather small and also shallow with display area measurements of approximately 24" W x 12" H x 17" D. (Spec Sheet)

The tank size and my rock work leaves me with fairly consistent light levels over most areas of the tank with PAR levels ranging from 120 - 150 with my intensity on a Kessil A160w set at about 50%. These measurements were taken at the mid depth point in the tank and include all areas that my rock work covers. I expect I could reach into the mid 200 PAR range without much effort.

I would like to keep predominantly SPS, but would also like to explore additional tank mates that are tolerant of such high light levels. I expect as the SPS grow and create some shaded areas I will have more options, but am interested to hear of any suggestions that might be suitable at this point.

Thanks!

 

[Kevin Junkin]

Hello everyone!

I have an IM 25 Lagoon which is rather small and also shallow with display area measurements of approximately 24" W x 12" H x 17" D. (Spec Sheet)

The tank size and my rock work leaves me with fairly consistent light levels over most areas of the tank with PAR levels ranging from 120 - 150 with my intensity on a Kessil A160w set at about 50%. These measurements were taken at the mid depth point in the tank and include all areas that my rock work covers. I expect I could reach into the mid 200 PAR range without much effort.

I would like to keep predominantly SPS, but would also like to explore additional tank mates that are tolerant of such high light levels. I expect as the SPS grow and create some shaded areas I will have more options, but am interested to hear of any suggestions that might be suitable at this point.

Thanks!

I keep some zoas, pally's, blastos, a toadstool and a ricordea florida pretty high up in my tank right under 4X t5's. I cant speak for the PAR directly as I don't have a meter but id wager its certainly above the 200 range

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I have Xenia and some palys at about 600par with acros and gorgonians. Gsp too but I'm tying to get rid of it. You'll probably do well with just about anything in that med low par setting. Leathers a lot of lps etc. chalice etc.

 

[rbrtio]

Thanks guys for the feedback. I'll focus on things that I can keep on the sandbed and see how things go.

If others have ideas, I would be happy to hear them.