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07/01/2012, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Davie, Fl
Posts: 583
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How many LEDs for 180G FOWLR
Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my T5 6 bulb 80W each light fixture to LEDs. My tank is fish only with live rock. How many LEDS would you guys recommend and what color ratio of white and blue? Thanks!
Here is a picture of the tank.... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...erz57/1801.jpg |
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07/01/2012, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cypress TX
Posts: 224
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I am a complete newb with SW, but I was under the impression that FOWLR tanks do not need special lighting??
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07/01/2012, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Gold Canyon
Posts: 2,914
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The fish dont need any lighting at all, thats for us. I have a 180 gal also and I like the natural look that halides give. I have 3 150 watt phoenix 14k lights over mine
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07/01/2012, 09:40 PM
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-=Snake=-
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Posts: 999
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I'd buy some cheap chinese LED lights for a FOWLR. Remember that the more yellow\white the light is the better it will grow algae in all it's forms. I'd pick a more 20K LED combo look, but that just my personal preference.
Also remember that LED's transfer almost no heat to your water, so be prepared to buy a suitable heater. My tank got down to 71 degrees a couple of days ago because I forgot to plug the heater back in after I changed out my sump. 
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