Late Nite Lighting Question

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by bioreefdude, Jan 30, 2010.

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  1. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    which one do u prefer ? i have been playing with my t5x2 bulb arrangement and would like to know which one is better for my corals or looks better the first one is just my 400w mh 20k since ive been running my t5s on my 20g fuge .the second is with a 6700k and 18k t5 and 400w mh .also maybe some suggestions for my 20 long too the t5s look great on my fuge at 2x6700k bulbs but if my coral will benifit more from the t5s then i'll have to find something different for fuge so here we go :

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    sorry for the first picture being older
     
    bioreefdude, Jan 30, 2010
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    First picture!!
     
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  3. RustyShakleford

    RustyShakleford Feather Duster

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    i like the first one
     
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  4. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    20 K Will give you less PAR, the second looks nice IMO and will give you the best of both worlds. I love T5s...;D
     
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  5. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    now my question to u NT is would u keep the t5s and buy other fuge light ? or just keep the t5s on the fuge ?
     
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  6. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    got alot of macros
     
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  7. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    Tomita says you will get very good PAR with great growth :cheesy: I would, you have a beautiful tank btw!
     
    NeighborTomita, Jan 30, 2010
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