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Old 04-24-2013, 11:44 AM
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I have a 6 bulb t5 over a 36x24x12 tank and it's too bright for the corals sitting on the legs. I am going to have to raise it. Think u will be fine with a 18" deep tank
+1. Again, I am not sure why you would even want to buy a new light...let alone an LED light.
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+1. Again, I am not sure why you would even want to buy a new light...let alone an LED light.
why do any of us buy anything in this hobby?

A: because it's cool.
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why do any of us buy anything in this hobby?

A: because it's cool.

Because we all have a severe problem and need help for the addiction

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I seem to think there would be a few reasons why someone might switch to LED lighting... Maybe we should start a thread to discuss
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Because we all have a severe problem and need help for the addiction

yes, that too!

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I seem to think there would be a few reasons why someone might switch to LED lighting... Maybe we should start a thread to discuss
This is a good idea! You know, because we don't talk about LEDs enough around here..
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I certainly appreciate everyone's banter regarding lighting.

So a sunlight T5 4x54w should be sufficient for softies at 16" deep?

What sort of bulb configurations would you consider? I'm considering:

2x Narva Blue
1x Aquamedic 15k
1x Kz Fiji Purple
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Yup it will work just fine...I would use

2 ATI Blue Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus
1 ATI Coral Plus
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