Going to try T12 HO

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  1. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    Hey, so i have a 4x54w over my 90 and it just isnt putting out what i want it to. I ALSO have a Coralife T12 Ballast that runs 2 bulbs. Ive seen some good websites for T12 HO actinic and gorwth bulbs for reef tanks so im going to mount on on either side of my T5 fixture. Anyone see a problem with this?
     
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    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Couldn't you try it with T8's instead?
     
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    No problem with that at all.

    Most people who do that restrict it to actinic lighting, since it is the least critical light.

    Personally, I run MH, T5, and T12 on my tank.
     
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    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    is there a problem running 10k bulbs in them?
     
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    Grow bulbs are for plants and dubiously at that.
     
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    like a 10k
     
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    10KK is OK. What is your current bulb selection?
     
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    I meant your T5's. What brand and color or kelvin rating?
     
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    oh sorry, im runnin 4 x 54 w 2-10k and 2 actinic
     
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