lighting

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  1. martygary

    martygary Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ive got 216 watts of light on 55g. soft corals and some hards. how long should i have the lites on?
     
    martygary, Mar 12, 2012
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  2. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    what types of lights are they, nowadays watts doesnt mean much.

    t5's? halides?
     
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  3. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    8-10hrs a day.
     
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