48w of T5HO for a 10 gallon?

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  1. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    Is 48watts of t5ho power enough for a 10 gallon tank to grow some nice coral? two 24w bulbs..one 10k and one actinic
     
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  2. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Gonna be bright ;) but it'll work just fine :)
     
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  3. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    lol too bright?? i dont want an algae farm :stop: <----for some reason the smilie cracked me up lol

    does this mean clams !! lol
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    You can keep whatever you want with that light fixture, although most Tridacna clams will probably outgrow the tank.
     
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  5. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    im scared to bleach my zenia ??
     
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    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    im between the 20" 36w or a 24" 48w..the 24" will hang off a little, the tank is 23.5 but i dont mind..what you guys think ?
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

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    For a tank that shallow, the 20" will be plenty; either one will work.
     
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  8. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    i know they will both work but the question is, will the 24" be too much? hmm they are the same price... i want the 24" but ..dont want to bleach my corals
     
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    Hang the light about 24" above the sand to keep from bleaching your corals.
     
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  10. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    true i think i might do that
     
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