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03/15/2006, 01:27 PM
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Location: Opelika, Alabama
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t5 help
I am ignorant when it comes to t5 lighting. I am currently run VHOs on my 75. I'm planning on changing my 30 from fish to reef and was wondering how many t5 bulbs I should run on my 30. How does t5 bulbs compare to VHOs watt for watt?
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03/15/2006, 02:01 PM
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I woudl gow tih 4 bulbs over your 30 gallon that will give you enough lighting to keep sps and clams if you like.
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03/15/2006, 02:37 PM
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2 for softies, and 4 four anything else, given you use good individual reflectors. I do not suggest an IceCap ballast for this depth tank unless you are going for the most light demanding corals .
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03/15/2006, 02:41 PM
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What they said....
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03/15/2006, 05:16 PM
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i have 3x39 with aqualux refelctors on my 35 (3 foot long) its mega bright, and i have sps, a clam and a few lps
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