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Old 03/01/2007, 10:19 PM
wrasseguy2 wrasseguy2 is offline
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a micromussa q's

i just got my first micromussa..i will post some pics when i get my cammera back..i just wanted to know what is the best placement for these guys...i have 2 150w metal halides..i have it on the bottom right now.
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Old 03/01/2007, 10:57 PM
All Delight All Delight is offline
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I find that micros like more light then lords.

It never hurts to start them at the bottom and slowly move them up.

I always say, find out what lighting they were under before you got them and place them accordingly.
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Old 03/02/2007, 10:28 PM
al abaqueta al abaqueta is offline
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That's great advice. Some of my micros like low light and other like moderate light and a little flow. If he stays nice a puffy,and the feeder tentacles come out regularly, you found the right spot.
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Old 03/02/2007, 10:50 PM
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I also find that the coloration on micros varies based on the light they are under to a much greater extent than lords.
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Old 03/02/2007, 11:17 PM
ReefDoctorMicromussas ReefDoctorMicromussas is offline
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Everything I have is placed immediatly into into blasting light... it kinda goes against conventional wisdom but..... My micros colors just shine and they eat well... I have never seen a micro get too much light
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