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Discussion in 'Coral' started by stevie, Jan 5, 2012.

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  1. stevie

    stevie Flamingo Tongue

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    i took a look at this one and i think it will work for me and its a much better price :)
     
    stevie, Jan 6, 2012
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  2. SeminoleB

    SeminoleB Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Quick question, with the zoas, are we looking at around 5watts of light per gallon range with pc's or t5's?
     
    SeminoleB, Jan 6, 2012
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  3. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    The whole watts per gallon thing is somewhat dated now with the HO bulbs, LED's and so forth. I would say for a overall general rule of thumb is start with a size appropriate 4 x T5 fixture for softies & LPS, then working your way up from there for what your looking to keep. High light corals, SPS and stuff youll want to start looking at 6 bulb fixtures, MH, LED's things like that.
     
    khowst, Jan 6, 2012
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