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03/19/2008, 04:57 PM
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how much light
looking for a range from moderate to high of how much light i will need for my 54 gal corner aquarium when i build the canopy. is something likeTHIS enough? Im looking at anywhere from 130-250watts. Also not sure as to how tall my canopy will have to be i guess that will depend on the lighting.
Jon Last edited by uglyryder; 03/19/2008 at 05:07 PM. |
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03/19/2008, 08:06 PM
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bump......bump, bump it up.....
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03/20/2008, 12:30 AM
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I think you could use that. Just make sure you deal with heat issues if you put it in a canopy. What kinds of stuff you planing on keeping?
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03/20/2008, 09:20 AM
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Fish only - definetly enough
LPS coral - sure, you might loose some color SPS coral - you need more light shakanoi got it right though, be carful with the temp. Alex |
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03/20/2008, 04:03 PM
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if i ran 2 of them would it be enough you think to keep any coral id want?
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03/20/2008, 04:11 PM
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aastretch64: I dont think you would need more then 250w on a 54g tank. Im talking sps.
Depending of course on how tall the tank is and how far from the water the pendant is going to be,....and how much spread that particular reflector has |
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03/20/2008, 04:12 PM
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You could keep anything you want with just one. Just make sure to place the right coral in the right location.
Do you have a center brace? If so I wouldn't put the light directly over it.
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03/20/2008, 04:24 PM
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On a corner 54 gal that system posted is adequate for a reef tank.
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03/20/2008, 04:47 PM
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no center brace and its about 18-19 inches from top to sand bed. if i put the corals that need more light closer to the surface would i be ok?
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03/20/2008, 04:54 PM
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You will be just fine,...one 250w is perfect for that depth. sps, clams, what have you
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03/20/2008, 05:06 PM
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even clams....great news...
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