ati powersun vs powermodule

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by cjsdubia, Dec 8, 2012.

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  1. cjsdubia

    cjsdubia Astrea Snail

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    I think they only have 90 optics so that should cover the tank in full depth and width? And than what height should i hang them
     
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    Those optics should be fine. I would hang the fixture about 30" above you sand for starters and adjust from there. Make sure you get a dimmable fixture as LED are much stronger than you think. Start out with a low percentage, 20% and slowly bump it up each week about 5%.
     
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    Okay thanks! And what % do you figure is feasible to maintain the corals
     
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    You may end up with 50% whites, 75% blues and 100% on the rest of the colors if you can control them to that level from what I have seen. You may decide you need more or less based on your selection of animals.