what lighting system? retro?

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  1. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    first of all heres the specs for the tank...
    36" long
    18" deep -1.5-2" of sandbed
    going to keep zoa's, lps, and maybe some monti's and acros

    now heres the question. what light would. A) work for the corals. B) be cheap. and C) reliable

    I was thinking on getting an aquatraders 36" 4 bulb t5 and just replace the bulbs but would that be enough light for sps corals?
    thanks for the help,
    Jake
     
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  2. 2in10

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    Probably not with the reflector design. You want individual reflectors or reflectors that are molded so the dividing bend is past the bulb.
     
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  3. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    ok then what would be a good lighting system that you would recomend?
     
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    Current Nova Extreme would be an entry level light, make sure you get the 4 bulb and replace the bulbs with any you can get from reefgeek.com.

    Next up would be a regular Tek, then the Tek Elite, ATI SunPower and then top ATI Powermodule.
     
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