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  1. l400ex

    l400ex Fire Worm

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    about a month ago i upgraded my light as of now its fowlr but im interested in geting some corals. its 18x2 t5ho 1 10,000k daylight and one 460nm actinic on a 12g tank. thanks for the help
     
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    Yes....it is. Those aren't the best 'colors' of lights, but unfortunately, they are all you can get in that size so far as I know.....and I have searched far and wide. I have that same fixture over one of my little tanks. You're doing fine.......
     
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    What are you looking to keep? That should work for any soft corals and LPS corals. I don't think the reflector is good enough to keep SPS or clams.
     
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    sweet thanks for that do you know how long untill i will need to replace the bulbs where is a good place to find new ones i dont have a lfs just a petco
     
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    im still not sure what i want to keep as im new to this prob somthing vary ez. im gathering parts to put together a 175 i have the tank and a 30g to use as a sump but i have a long way to go once thats up i hope i will have the skills to keep clams and sps
     
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    I think you are going to need to contact the manufacturer or buy the coralife brand online. That is an unusual size for t5 bulbs.
     
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    I am just getting into SPS myself. Just learn all you can about the needs of your animal and work on good husbandry skills and you will succeed.
     
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    Those bulbs should last you eight months to a year. T5s have a long life compared to the dreaded PCs. Previous poster is correct about the SPS and clams. Softies and LPS are your mainstays now. And I would only put in LPS with a lower light requirement. That lighting system is minimal at best for T5s. Consider online shopping if all you have is a Petco. They have some basics, but these days, even livestock can be successfully shipped. You have a central location (relative to me---Washington State) so you can get overnight from Florida AND California. Nice........
     
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    thanks for all the help
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