How much is too much?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by chatmangt, Jun 20, 2012.

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  1. chatmangt

    chatmangt Astrea Snail

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    I am running 2 420 antics and 2 10k on my 75 gallon. I have some corals but nothing extreme. Just some shrooms, gabage, and a leather. Is this too much?
     
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  2. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    I can't imagine it being too much, acntic bulbs don't put out much par compared to the ten ks
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    T-5s I presume? Shouldn't be too much at all.
     
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  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Might even be too little of the "right" lighting. Are they stock bulbs? I just ordered 2 ATI Blue plus and 2 ATI coral plus bulbs. My 2 stock 10,000K and my 2 stock actinic bulb were proving very little growth for my mushrooms and zoas.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It should not be too much. It should give a very nice color to your coral.
     
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  6. chatmangt

    chatmangt Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for all the replies. Yes it is a T5. Glad to know that I'm good with my setup.
     
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