oh, in saltwater aquariums we go for light... not effect
its like a planted freshwater tank, but more light. Seriously, when you have a 250 watt metal halide over a little ten gallon aquarium, you know theres a problem. I'm not as big into the high-light corals, more low-light corals.. but heres a high-light coral tank, and its specs:
Tank of the Month - February 2007 - Reefkeeping.com I can't spew out info on foot candles and such..
hmmm, I have a bromeliad thats sitting next to me I've been trying to ID... It won't take up much space. I can whittle down my list, no worries!!!
I can happily save my pocketbook that way... this is a starting list... really, it is!!
I'll learn bout foot candles, I will... gimme a few days