22 gal CADLIGHTS nano with fuge

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by marlinman, Feb 25, 2009.

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  1. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    I'm looking at a 22g CADLIGHTS nano with refugium: 22 Gallon Full size refugium w/ 6 x 24w T5H.O. (144watts)
    I like the T5's and refugium. The 6 bulbs are set up way wrong and I would replace them right away. 4 10k's are horrible to look at, way too much yellow. I would probably set it up from front to rear:
    ATI Blue Plus (450mn)
    GE 6500K Daylight
    UVL 75/25 (14K)
    ATI Aquablue (12K)
    UVL Aquasun (Pink 10K)
    ATI blue Plus (450MN)
    This would take the edge off the starkness and soften the blues and pinks to bring out the colors on the fish, rocks and coral. I only wish it was deaper than 14.25" figuring the fuge and filter area brings it down to 10" of tank width but for a nano tank it could be ok.
    If anyone has a better suggestion let me know. Thanks.
     
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  3. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    Sounds right on the money to me - sounds like a good amount of light! I have a similar issue with my setup... I have a CF setup with 2x2 65watt bulbs.. I think I need some more lighting for my tank though..