Lighting/sps Q

[tang daddy]

In most parts of the ocean most acropora are no more than 5 meters down, this is strictly based on my own observation... When I went diving off one of the smaller islands in Nha trang, Vietnam I noticed huge tabling acros just a few feet below the water and ofcourse the montiporas were deeper but alot of the acros enjoyed the light at the surface. Acros that grow near the surface are definately in 10k or even 6500k light, quite a warm colour. Take into consideration their colour was abit tanned, I wouldn't see a problem using 10k as you would get vibrant pinks purple reds and green although it could also promote algae growth.

I guess it would be an experiment to try, but it all depends on what is aesthetically pleasing to you. For me I like to view my acros under 20k lighting, I hardly ever bother looking at my tank during the day, only view it at night when it's quiet and all the corals pop.