Lighting Help Needed...

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  1. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I was at the LFS and ended up purchasing the SunReef 50/50 bulb for my 29 gallon FOWLR tank...

    Question is: Any opinions on this bulb... is it sufficient... is it even necessary considering my tank is going to be FOWLR??
     
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    First, let me chide you a bit. Why would you purchase anything not knowing what it is or does or if it is even needed? O.k. I got that out of the way. The bulb is fine, enjoy your hobby.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It should be fine and bring out colors of anything in your tank.
     
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  4. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Haha Unclejed: I had done some research and felt although the light wasn't entirely necessary (considering I'm not going to have coral) it may still be beneficial to the fish / live rock...

    Also, I like to get 3reefs seal of approval on everything I am doing... (admittedly this time I acted first and asked latter)
     
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  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    O.k. we're cool, I was just going off your post. Let us know how the new bulb looks, if you see a difference.
     
    unclejed, Sep 4, 2010
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  6. dkpnmn

    dkpnmn Astrea Snail

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    Come on, it's not like he bought a Grouper for the 29. ;D Did you?
     
    dkpnmn, Sep 4, 2010
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