6 bulb T5 enough light?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Taylor, Jul 21, 2011.

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  1. Taylor

    Taylor Astrea Snail

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    Is a 6 x39w T5ho over a 39 gallon tank enough light to support (grow) "all corals"?? Such as anemones, SPS....ect..? Thanks !!
     
    Taylor, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    with the right bulbs(3Xati aquable, 2x ati Blue+, 1x ati Purple+) you will be good for anything
     
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  3. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    +1 ...I still only have 2 (two) 39w T5's over my 40 breeder. I'm gonna be purchasing a 4x39w fixture soon, only because I would like more coverage. All my corals have been extending and growing. I don't have any SPS however, so I can't comment on that.
     
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  4. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    should be good, may want to put SPS middle or higher in the tank.
     
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  5. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    I would say so... see the last page of my tank thread for some favorable color combinations for a six bulb fixture...
     
    gabbagabbawill, Jul 21, 2011
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