T5 lighting for 55 gallon

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by swizzle555, Mar 3, 2012.

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  1. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    What t5 two bulb fixture is best for 55 gallon. Also will i be able to keep soft coral my tank height is 20".
     
    swizzle555, Mar 3, 2012
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  2. IBEW41

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    are you doing 2 55g tanks or are you just looking into diff lights
     
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  3. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    No one fixture 2 bulbs
     
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  4. IBEW41

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    just asking you posted in led section that you wanted sps and lps on a 55g or going t5s?
     
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  5. Deftones2015

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    The smallest fixture ive seen is a 4 bulb. You could go 2 bulbs with a retrofit kit though.
     
    Deftones2015, Mar 4, 2012
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  6. 2in10

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    AquaticLife has 2 bulb fixtures.
     
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