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September 10th, 2007, 02:04 AM
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Will this setup work for my 55G
I have been searching for a lighting setup for my 48" 55G tank. I will have annenomes and corals as well as fish in the tank. will this light work for what im trying to do? MHS 48" T6 HO Aquarium Compact Lighting 216W, > T5 - (eBay item 160154847964 end time Sep-12-07 22:16:44 PDT)
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September 10th, 2007, 02:05 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
wait for biff to caome around shel really help you out
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 10th, 2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
Thats only 3.5-4 watts per gallon, I think you will need a bit more for anenomies.. Not too shure though....
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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September 10th, 2007, 02:10 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
Mik is right. You will need about twice as much light for anemones (around 8 watts per gallon). That will be okay for most low-light corals, though. But not enough for SPS corals, clams, or anemones.
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September 10th, 2007, 02:15 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
T-5 Aquarium Lighting: Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights
Since you want to keep anemones,This may be a better choice for the money. Biff used to run the 4 bulb version on her 55,and I have the 8 bulb. We both have kept anemones and sps under them. My sps grows like crazy under that light.
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September 10th, 2007, 02:17 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
yote you keep xenia
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 10th, 2007, 02:19 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
I used to Hibye.
It got to a weed,so I dont keep it anymore.
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September 10th, 2007, 02:25 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
Here's the deal!
The only company that I know of that sells T6 is Odyssea.If thats the case,I wouldn't get that fixture.Bulb replacement maybe difficult because I'm not even sure T6 and T5 bulbs are interchangeable.I think it should be good for soft and LPS corals.I doubt anemones,SPS,and clams will live long term.
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September 10th, 2007, 02:27 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
T5 and T6 bulbs are NOT interchangeable... So Freak has a good point, that will be really hard to find bulbs for.
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September 10th, 2007, 02:55 AM
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Re: Will this setup work for my 55G
hmm thats strange if you and biff have the smae lighting how come biff xeina died???
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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