t5s and sps?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by armison89, Sep 13, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    can i grow sps in a 40 breeder with a 4 bulb t5?
     
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  2. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    You should be able able to. My LFS only uses T5s on their display tank. It has been runing this way for at least 3 years. Possibly longer but I found them 3 years ago. I have seen the corals growing so, that is why I say you shouldn't have any problems.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    short answer = yes

    your success or otherwise depends on a few factors

    1 - using quality lamps
    2 - having quality refectors - single reflectors , 1 per lamp is best
    3 - location of coral in respect of lighting

    some sps would need to be high on the reef
    others such as Monti species would probably be fine lower down
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes, just as Steve said
     
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  5. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    good bc i just got a large piece of a montipora for free today.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Pics or it didn't happen.
     
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    I second that ;D
     
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  8. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    heres the monti and a full tank shot (scape will be changed soon).

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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the freebie, very large piece
     
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  10. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Cool. I have a orange/pink monti that has really grown alot under (4) bulb t5 lighting. They are easy to frag as well.
     
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