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05/07/2008, 07:30 PM
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Another question
So I took the light off my old 55g freshwater tank and put it on my 75 g. Will this light we ok until I buy lights for my canopy? Its only one bulb thats 48in 30 watts. There is only water and sand in my tank right now. Sorry if anyone thinks this is a pointless question im still new
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05/07/2008, 07:31 PM
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As long as you don't have any corals it will be fine.
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05/07/2008, 07:34 PM
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If I add live rock now will coraline algae grow since I have a light?
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05/07/2008, 07:50 PM
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It should still grow.If not dont blame the light.
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05/07/2008, 08:05 PM
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05/07/2008, 08:07 PM
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I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
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05/07/2008, 08:09 PM
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I get coralline in my fuge with this light left on 24/7.
http://www.bulbamerica.com/Compact-F...ategory_id=495 |
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05/07/2008, 09:17 PM
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we had live sand and live rock in our tank with NO T5's for about a month then upgraded, everything was fine
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05/07/2008, 09:33 PM
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Your lighting should be fine but definitely upgrade to T5, Metal Halide, or LED before adding corals.
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05/07/2008, 09:36 PM
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I fully agree. As little as this matters.
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05/07/2008, 09:46 PM
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how come you haven't posted pics of your fuge on this thread yet? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1349443
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I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
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05/08/2008, 12:37 AM
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I've run a 55 with 40watts flourescent; almost no coraline grew.
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