What is moderate lighting?

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  1. krg212

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    What is moderate lighting? i have a Coral life 62 watt T5HO in a 29gl tank, is that considered moderate lighting?
     
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    Yes barely since it is Coralife bulbs. Coralife is the only one that makes bulbs for that fixture.
     
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    So if i put a separate single T5 would that make moderate ?
     
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    Yes, maybe close to high, if you are adding the single to what you currently have. A 24" bulb will work fine for your tank in this case.
     
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    Nice thanks for the info!
     
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