what t5's for refugium?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by xan3x, Mar 9, 2012.

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    I am using a 24" double strip t5, what bulbs should I use for refugium?
     
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  3. cosmo

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    not sure ya need t5's for a huge. I'd get a clip on light and 6700k bulb from Lowe's.

    How big is the fuge????
     
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    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    sump will be 29 gallon ,not sure how big fuge will be.
     
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    I use two sTandard t8's form am old freshwater tank. I just had them sitting around. I believe 6500k is best for fugue.
     
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    I have this t5 fixture already with freash water bulbs in it they are abuot 6 months old . I wanted to replace the bulbs with coral sun ones, will it be to much light on fuge? also ow long should i keep lights on in dt and fuge . I plan on making the fuge light go on at night after the dt lights are off.
     
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    Just look for daylight t5 bulbs. 5000k-6700k
     
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  9. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    ty i will just did not want to waste fixture , will this aslo be good for mangroves?
     
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