T5's too much light for what I want in my 29g

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by bamafanmdw, Jul 12, 2008.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    T-5s all the way. I have a 4x54w system over my 55 gallon reef and the sps are happy as well as the softies. Besides, if it is too powerful just put it higher above the tank.
     
    Bruce, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. SeanS

    SeanS Astrea Snail

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    Why do you want the halide gone?
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    I call heat issues.
     
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  4. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    they have a few issues, heat and cost of operation being 2 of the big ones, another is some soft corals do really badly under them
     
    Iraf, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    As just said by the others - heat issues, cost to run, water loss - and tbh my corals don't open up like they use to with the t5's so light saturation would be another reason, i also prefer the colour that t5 gives.
     
    phoenixhieghts, Jul 16, 2008
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  6. SeanS

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    lol water loss on my tank running tests with fresh water has been pretty bad. I wonder what the halide will do to it?
     
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