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06/14/2006, 10:47 AM
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QT tank question
I have a 10g for a QT. i know for fish lighting is not an issue. so if i keep coral in the tank for several weeks. what kind of lighting should i have ? right now it is a 15w 50/50 is this enough light for the quarintine period for most soft coral ?
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06/14/2006, 12:51 PM
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probably not. you want to keep it as close to the main as possible. REEF-ON!!!
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06/14/2006, 12:55 PM
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4-5 watts per gallon for softies. depending on depth, in some cases more is required. REEF-ON!!!
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06/14/2006, 01:16 PM
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thanks!
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