can u keep all corals with a 4 bulb T5 Light Fixture on a 75 gallon?

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  1. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    Like my title says, Can you keep LPS, SPS, Clams ETC in a 75 gallon aquarium with a T5 HO 4 bulb system? This is what I am looking at:

    AquaticLife 48" T5 HO 4 Lamp Fixture w/ Lunar Lights
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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG] Description [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]The AquaticLife 48" T5 HO 4 Lamp Fixture w/ Lunar Lights combines 420/460 nm Actinic lamps, 700+ nm (10K daylight) lamps and 4 Lunar lights in one streamlined unit—controlled by a built in digital timer. The AquaticLife 48" T5 HO 4 Lamp Fixture is for reef aquariums. Please visit our Lighting Chart page to identify the best light for your particular reef aquarium.

    Features:
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    • TWO 54W 48" 420/460 nm Actinic lamps, TWO 54W 48" 700+ nm (10K daylight) lamps and FOUR 1W Lunar lights
    • Three channel digital timer controls all three types of light (Actinic, Daylight and Lunar) independently
    • Two fans
    • Mounting legs (frame mounts) included
    • German-made specially angled reflector maximizes light by directing it into the aquarium
    • Suspension Ports allow connection to optional cables for various mounting configurations (cables not included)
    • Dimensions without mounting legs (frame mounts): 48" X 10.75" X 3.5". The mounting legs (frame mounts) will add 2.5" to the height of the light.
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    I wouldn't see why not. I kept lps and a few sps in my 90 with 4 t5s. I'm sure you will be fine.
     
  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Yes, but you may be limited in your placement. SPS in the upper bit, LPS mid to lower, softies lower, and clams (they're not a coral..) depend on species.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes, just replace the stock bulbs in 3 months or so with high quality bulbs.
     
  6. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    ^^ Agreed with above post. I would replace those bulbs before you do any SPS. Those bulbs will work for softies and most LPS but for SPS I would get bulbs with higher PAR values. ATI, UVL, and Geismann are great bulbs and perferred by a lot of reefkeepers.
     
  7. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    good to hear, this fixture seems pretty price effective. and if it will work i dont see paying an extra 150 for the 6 bulb fixture
     
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  9. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Yes, they are a pretty good fixture. There are a few others on here that run the same lighting.
     
  10. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    never run T5 lighting before, how do you know what bulbs to replace the stock ones with?
     
  11. DARKHAVEN

    DARKHAVEN Astrea Snail

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    I'm running the 48'' on my 55gal, have to say it is a pretty nice fixture. my softies are doing great under it havent picked up any sps yet so cant say yay or nay there
     
  12. 2in10

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    Buy ATI, UVL, Geisemann, Aqua Science and KZ brand bulbs. They have the best PAR and longest lives. You will most likely need to experiment to see what color of bulbs you like. I would suggest avoiding using more than one pure actinic bulb if you decide to have SPS coral.