light intensity
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Topic: light intensity
Posted By: MrViper
Subject: light intensity
Date Posted: October 12 2012 at 10:09pm
which lights strengths are the best? 10k 12k....how does these work? im looking at t5 ho...with some leds? im needing to light a 65 gal tank with mostly softies-hammers frog, candy, zoas etc...little or no sps at this time
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Posted By: Lewy
Date Posted: October 13 2012 at 4:22pm
That depends on you. The higher the number is the darker blue the light is.
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: October 13 2012 at 7:42pm
so what be a recommended light for a 65 gal tank? and what color 10k or 12k?
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: October 13 2012 at 10:32pm
Lighting can get a bit confusing. For a 65 gallon tank with just softies T5 high output lighting should be fine. I would recomend a 4 bulb fixture. Most will come with 2 10k whites and 2 actinic blues. This is a good starting point for a beginer. Led fixtures are nice but can cost you a bit up front.
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: October 13 2012 at 10:43pm
I think you would be much Happier with a good T5 fixture, This set up will grow Acro,chalices,Zoa, SPS,LPS with amazing color, You can arrange the bulbs for desired color as well as growth, TEK and ATI have great fixtures and look into ATI bulbs to round out the spectrum. Th
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:20pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230862312530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
these are the lights i was considering
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:20pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230862312530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:26pm
IMO no, It would prob be ok for some one just starting out but that isnt a fixture for long term use, you get what you pay for. If they were great everone wouldnt spend 4-5 times that for just a fixture alone
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