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Old 04-15-2011, 11:55 PM
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Just wondering what peeps who have a FOWLR are using for light and what is the reason behind what you chose for a light?
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Old 04-16-2011, 03:00 AM
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Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.
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Old 04-16-2011, 04:10 AM
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Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.
So basically saying you where running t8 bulbs 18 hrs ago.

Was looking more for what people are using now in 2011.
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Tagging along I will be starting a FOWLR in the next year.
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I guess there is no one running a FOWLR anymore
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in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!
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in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!
Ya I was think the same thing with my 116 gal because it is so deep, I might go with a 6-8 bulb 30" fixture if I can find one.
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On my 180 I am running a coral life 3x150w MH. I like the shimmer effect of the MH.

I rarely have all bulbs on though, usually just the center, or the far left/right.

I think I am going to look into a DIY LED in the future.
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