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07/17/2010, 12:52 AM
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4 bulbt TEK light?
Would a 4 bulb T5 TEK light be enough to grow SPS in a 75g tank if they're kept near the middle/top?
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07/17/2010, 05:49 AM
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yes if u keep them near top. not all sps will do well though under only 4 t5 bulbs. try the easier one 1st like montis or birdnest.
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07/17/2010, 12:20 PM
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Well I don't plan on setting up a full out sps reef. Just birsdsnest, Monti cap, some other Montis and some acros
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07/17/2010, 12:30 PM
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I plan on some SPS with a 4 bulb tek t5 light in my 55 gallon. According to a lighting company, this will be more than enough light to grow virtually any SPS in a 55g. So, in a75g, if that statement is true, I would think top would be fine for most any SPS. Granted ,this isn't tested or tried, just the opinion of a lighting company.
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07/18/2010, 04:33 PM
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Hmm. I might just get it then. I found one with bulbs included for $200.
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07/18/2010, 09:05 PM
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thats a decent deal how old are the bulbs
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07/18/2010, 09:37 PM
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07/19/2010, 06:28 PM
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Not trying to be rude or pushy or anything but would that be a yay or a nay on keeping sps under a 4 bulb TEK light in a 75g tank?
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07/19/2010, 07:34 PM
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Don't run the acrylic shield and use an external fan to cool the fixture. Make sure you use good bulbs too.
SPS should do fine directly under the bulbs and up on the rocks. I wouldn't try anything to light intense on the edges.
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