Uneven Lighting Question

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Sea Witch, Apr 28, 2011.

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  1. Sea Witch

    Sea Witch Plankton

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    Hi there:

    I'm in the planning/reading/studying mode preparing for a first reef tank. I'm curious, does anyone ever light one end of a large tank more than the other so that they can have different things with different light requirements?

    thanks all,
     
    Sea Witch, Apr 28, 2011
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I usually just place the items that need less light in shadier areas.
     
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  3. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    ive seen tanks with t5 s and a mh off to one side sure
     
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  4. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    My six foot 125 has a three foot, six bulb TEK fixture in the center. I tend to like low light LPS and NPS corals. They grow very well on each end of the tank. There is enough light in the center to grow SPS. It's definitely not dark, but I like the contrast in lighting.
     
    barbianj, Apr 28, 2011
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