New Aquaticlife T5 48"

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by eclecticTravel, Mar 24, 2009.

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  1. eclecticTravel

    eclecticTravel Plankton

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    I have just setup my new 55 gallon reef tank with a 212 watt aquaticlife t5. What type of corals can I keep and what type of corals will not receive enough light from my setup? I am window shopping at the lfs until my tank is finished cycling.
     
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    bump to the top of the thread pile! :)
     
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Any soft corals anywhere in the tank many LPS also about nywhere and a few sps up top closer to the ligh with proper bulbs .. All bulbs are not created equal and watts mean little .
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Look into UVL and Giesemann bulbs in that order. Those are the best that I know of.

    Reefgeek.com carries UVLs and Aquatic Art Techologies can get you either if you asked I am sure. PM Tangster or That Guy. They represent AAT.
     
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  5. kgross

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    You should be in pretty good shape with that setup. The reflectors are pretty good, and the 55 is not that tall. Even with poor bulbs, you should be in good shape for softies and lps at the bottom and sps in the top 1/2 with good bulbs, you should be able to keep about anything you want in that tank.
     
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