Corals with T5's

snaza · 04/29/2006, 01:07 AM

need some help, i've got 4x54W on a 48x20x20 and want to know if i could keep sps near the top of the tank?

also want to know what corals can't be mixed together as a want a mixed reef tank

aaron

bassnman11 · 04/29/2006, 12:55 PM

If you are going to mix corals, I have been told to avoid leathers. They seem to conduct chemical warfare more than most. With your lights, just keep soft corals low in the tank and in the shade if needed. I keep sps, lps and assorted softies under T5 with no problem.

04/29/2006, 01:07 AM	#1
snaza Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393	Corals with T5's need some help, i've got 4x54W on a 48x20x20 and want to know if i could keep sps near the top of the tank? also want to know what corals can't be mixed together as a want a mixed reef tank aaron

04/29/2006, 12:55 PM	#2
bassnman11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Corona Ca. Posts: 674	If you are going to mix corals, I have been told to avoid leathers. They seem to conduct chemical warfare more than most. With your lights, just keep soft corals low in the tank and in the shade if needed. I keep sps, lps and assorted softies under T5 with no problem.