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cobysreef
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Id like to know your opinion on this topic considering we will be keeping all types of corals, fish, clams, ect. in a very large and deep tank. Lets say about 30 in. to 36in deep :Thinking:
cobysreef said:From what I understood the T5's give a healthier spectrum of light than the MH and also much less heat.
I don't think you understand this 100% either.From what I understood the T5's give a healthier spectrum of light than the MH and also much less heat. The T5 also goes directly on your tank where the MH's are 6-8 inches above and alot of the problems ive heard about them is that they crack from various things that happen (ie. jumping fish or water splash).
cobysreef said:I did more research and found what I thought would be the best way to provide the right conditions.
400 10k Mh's with T5 actinic only. Homework pays off
cobysreef said:Yup, 400 watts at the lenth of 8 feet with a 3 foot width and a 30 inch height. thats alot of lighting. wont need a heater for that! :duh:
I don't run my T-5's that long either.neptune said:the bill evens out because you dont need them on that much....just have some vho's as backup...