Lighting Question

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Edward, Jul 15, 2011.

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  1. Edward

    Edward Astrea Snail

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    I’m building my first reef. It’s a 75g DT (59”x18”x18”) w/ 31g Sump. Both tanks are glass and the top has two glass plates stretching the short axis of the tank. I’m planning to start with Mushrooms and Leathers so I don’t have to break the bank immediately on lighting. So far I’m starting off with 4x T5HO 54 Watt tubes configured 50/50 actinic / white. This, if my research is correct, should support the corals I’m looking to keep.
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    My question is will the two glass sheets used to hold the sides of the tank together be a significant obstruction to my lighting, so much so that my corals will suffer?
     
    Edward, Jul 15, 2011
    Edward, Jul 15, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Not the corals you are starting with. I would avoid putting high light SPS underneath the the glass panels though.
     
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  3. Edward

    Edward Astrea Snail

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    Cool. Thank you!
     
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  4. Tbass3574

    Tbass3574 Astrea Snail

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    +1 to ^ your softies and leathers and lower light corals will be fine under the panels.
     
    Tbass3574, Jul 15, 2011
    Tbass3574, Jul 15, 2011
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