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Narazbad
09-17-2011, 04:09 AM
I'm thinking I need to expand my lighting on my AP 24. The Par 30 just isn't enough light to cut it on a tank of this size, so I'm looking into going back to fluorescent. Question is, should I do a 2 bulb or 4 bulb t5 unit on a tank that will just be growing Montipora and Chalices? My main fear is that 2 bulb won't give enough coverage for the depth of the tank, but 4 bulb would burn any of the coral I have in there and bleach them. Opinions?

bob
09-17-2011, 06:34 AM
Can you run 3 bulbs in a 4 bulb fixture? that might give you that sweet spot you're looking for

Narazbad
09-17-2011, 07:57 AM
Not sure that would be the best idea.

johnboy411
09-17-2011, 10:11 AM
more leds

Narazbad
09-17-2011, 10:26 AM
I'd need about four times the number...cheaper to go back to t5.