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Old 07-16-2008, 11:36 AM   #11 (permalink)
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T-5s all the way. I have a 4x54w system over my 55 gallon reef and the sps are happy as well as the softies. Besides, if it is too powerful just put it higher above the tank.


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i have a 31g, i currently have a mh over it and want rid - i'm looking at t5 3 and 4 tube fixtures.
3 imo is fine - altho i know 4 is great!
So no imo its aint too much light at all
Why do you want the halide gone?


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Old 07-16-2008, 11:46 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I call heat issues.
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they have a few issues, heat and cost of operation being 2 of the big ones, another is some soft corals do really badly under them


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Why do you want the halide gone?
As just said by the others - heat issues, cost to run, water loss - and tbh my corals don't open up like they use to with the t5's so light saturation would be another reason, i also prefer the colour that t5 gives.


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As just said by the others - heat issues, cost to run, water loss - and tbh my corals don't open up like they use to with the t5's so light saturation would be another reason, i also prefer the colour that t5 gives.
lol water loss on my tank running tests with fresh water has been pretty bad. I wonder what the halide will do to it?
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