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Old 07-04-2009, 01:08 AM
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I am in the process of setting up a new reef tank that measures 30"Lx20"Wx20"H. I have never used T5 lighting before but would like to try it out on this tank. Would a Sunlight Supply 4x24w system be enough to keep LPS, Zoa's and softies? Would 6x24w allow me to keep SPS? Thanks for any input!
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Old 07-04-2009, 01:20 AM
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Um.....yes! See my tank...also 20"deep
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260g mixed reef, 105g sump, water blaster 7000 return, Bubble King SM 300 skimmer, Aqua Controller Jr, 4 radions, 3 Tunze 6055s,1 tunze 6065, 2 Vortech MP40s, Vortech MP20, Tunze ATO, GHL SA2 doser, 2 TLF reactors (1 carbon, 1 rowa). http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50034 . Tank Video here http://www.vimeo.com/2304609 and here http://www.vimeo.com/16591694
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Old 07-04-2009, 02:55 AM
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Wow, your tank looks great! I have a Sunpod MH over a 24" long 20g tank and I don't like the light fall off on the sides. I plan on doing a retrofit canopy of T5's that I can stagger the 24" bulbs a bit so the entire tank is lit. Thanks for the reply!
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:26 AM
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fishytime...

Thats a cool tank. May I know what type of bulbs you are using ?
I have T5HO 4x54W of 10000K, Actinic Blue, Actinic White and Aquablue +
Whether its sufficient enough for sps. thx
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:46 AM
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Thanks guys. I am currently running Geisemann Actinic+ on the outside, and two Aquascience "specials", Kz "new gen" and Giesemann Aquablue+ in the middle
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