am i running to much lighting ???

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by kalandra, Oct 12, 2009.

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  1. kalandra

    kalandra Flamingo Tongue

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    ok im running T5 glo system which is

    1 54watt 10k bulb
    1 54 watt actinic bulb

    coralife

    2 64 watt 10k bulbs
    2 64watt actinic bulbs

    these are suspended over my 55 gallon with a space of about 6 inches .
    so does anyone know if this is too much lighting .. corals in mind . (all )

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    kalandra, Oct 12, 2009
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    No where near too much light. Should be good for most corals.
     
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  3. jzenob

    jzenob Coral Banded Shrimp

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    never to much may need more for SPS
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I have 6x54w over my 55 and my corals are doing well. The lps I need to move down, but the sps like it.
     
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  5. kalandra

    kalandra Flamingo Tongue

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    thanks fellas . very much . as long as im not runnign to much to where it would hurt my tank im happy with that ..
     
    kalandra, Oct 12, 2009
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