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Unread 03/26/2011, 03:38 PM   #1
sjkarrow87
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enough light....?

i am pondering the idea of getting a 56 column tank (30x18x24) and am wondering if a 6x24 bulb aquaticlife link fixture would be enough light for:

zoa
frogspawn
torch
ricordea
acans
duncans
leather
xenia
mushrooms
gsp
fox coral
rbta <--- placed high in aquarium
crocea clam <--- placed high in the aquarium

i am personally am not fond of sps so i know i would never get any. i have ati and kz bulbs


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Unread 03/26/2011, 07:03 PM   #2
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Sure, it's 2.5ft deep, but you have 6 bulbs on an 18" front to back aquarium. I wouldn't sweat that at all...especially with no plans for SPS.


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