enough lighting

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  1. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    hi guys iv just change my bulbs and the colour i got is a beautyful purple but is it enough ? iv got two t5 marine white at 45w and a marine blue t8 and got a new marine blue actinic t8 30w which is were the purple is coming from i love the colour but its not as bright as it was b4 i had powerglo 30w t8 b4 i change it 2 marine blue actinic. is it strong enough?
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    dont think the camera phone is not good but it is much darker then it was b4
     
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  3. sexyj

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    It should be fine if you have not changed the wattage total. Tank looks great.
     
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    Can you describe your lighting in more detail? How many bulbs, color and wattage? Brand? The brand name can really affect the PAR output of flourescent bulbs.
     
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    juwel aquarium t5 unit with two marine white bulbs 45w 15000k
    fluval t8 unit with one marine blue and marine blue actinic 30w