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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by samschem, Sep 27, 2008.

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  1. samschem

    samschem Plankton

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    hello everyone i was wondering if anyone would help me with this, i have a 55g tank, and i wanted to put some soft coral in it thats really all i want, and the lighting i have is 2x65w 12000k and 2x65 actinic blues all 260w would this be ok for soft coral? the local pet store said that it would be ok i want to make sure, anyone out their with that same setup.
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yes. don't have the same setup but it should work
     
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  3. Bogie

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    Should be fine for leathers, mushrooms , and some LPS. I'm assuming they're power compact flourescent lights?
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Depends on what the lights are. are we talking power compacts's (PC's)?
     
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  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    they have to be pc's with that wattage
     
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  6. samschem

    samschem Plankton

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    yes they are pcs so this should work right
     
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