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09/22/2013, 09:51 AM
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T5s and SPS
Will SPS do well with just T5 lighting?
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09/22/2013, 09:57 AM
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What type of t5 ate you looking at......
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09/22/2013, 10:03 AM
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For SPS you usually will need at least 6 T-5 bulbs except near the top of the tank. @-actinic, 4 daylight.
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09/22/2013, 07:17 PM
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125 gallon with a 72" auqaticlife. 12 36" T5. 6-blue 6-white
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09/23/2013, 11:48 AM
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Will this work for me?
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09/23/2013, 12:27 PM
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I suspect you'll be just fine. I run a 4 x 54w T5 HO over my 55g and have SPS growing mid level in the tank.
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09/23/2013, 12:30 PM
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09/23/2013, 12:54 PM
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So 12 x 36 watts = 432 watts in a 5 - 5' long by 20" deep tank.
Yes you can keep some SPS in the upper 1/2 of that tank but I would choose some of the easier less light needing SPS like Montipora digitata and some Monti Cap., Hydnophora spp. and Pavona spp, Definitly avoid ones like Pectinia Coral, Pocillopora IE Birdsnest and cauliflower, and Seriotopora Pink Birdsnest. Just research before you buy, and don't make snapp purchases without determining lighting needs since you are limited.
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09/23/2013, 12:58 PM
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My buddy had a 12 bulb over a 180 and swore by it all he grew was sps and still dose to this day I don't believe he is on this forum but his tank is awsome I truly believe that as long as it's enough par you will have no issues
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09/23/2013, 01:25 PM
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Thanks for the info everyone! Starting to get some direction in my head...
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