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Unread 04/21/2006, 05:53 PM   #1
dfcjr
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Anyone have a reef tank with n.o.(normal output) lighting?

Pics anyone?Just out of curiosity.Iwas wondering how much you could actually keep healthy.


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Unread 04/21/2006, 06:05 PM   #2
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sure you can do it either alot of bulbs or overdrive the bulbs using a icecap ballast


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Unread 04/21/2006, 07:28 PM   #3
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I kept lps and softies under 4 2x overdriven no bulbs for 9 months.


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Unread 04/21/2006, 07:33 PM   #4
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No SPS or clams, but lots of other stuff is cool..


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Unread 04/21/2006, 07:36 PM   #5
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yes sps and clam if over driven
but bulbs must be changed often (6 months) so migh as well just pay 2 times the price for VHO and have them last 2x as long


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