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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Zgetman, Jun 15, 2013.

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  1. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I don't know a lot about the quality of this fixture but if it works and you get ATI bulbs, then you should open the door to keeping some more variety of corals IMO.
     
  4. Runninglite

    Runninglite Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I just got back into aquariums and my 2 cents is do not skimp on essential equipment,if in the future you want to have corals you would need quality lighting.I personally like t5 ho,i also have some led but i got some really ati bulbs and its like night and day.Just did my water change.This is my Tank,Everyone here really helped,do your homework and love your tank;)
     

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  5. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    I have a 55g tank the dimensions are 48"L x 12"W x 20"D. I the lighting fixture I am looking at is T5HO 216w with timer. It comes with 2x 54W T5 HO lamps 10000K, 2x 54W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue, 4x LED

    I was wondering how would this lighting systems be for my tank.
     
  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    55 gallon with 4 bulbs should be adequate lighting to keep a variety of corals. I'm not positive it would be enough to keep a variety of SPS but others can chime in on that. It very well could be. I don't know how to factor in the LED component but most likely it's enough to add shimmer and not necessarily additional power for coral growth. Just make sure you get quality bulbs and ATI or Geisman (I think is the name) are two that are known to be high quality. If you get ATI bulbs, you can search a good combination to get for coral growth.