What type of lighting?

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  1. caseydavis

    caseydavis Astrea Snail

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    i have just started my tank 1 1/2 weeks ago it is a 25 or 29 gallon i have about 7 1/2 lbs of live rock at this time (plan to have about 20lbs) total and want to have 1 or 2 nemo fish(my 3yr old calls him) with 1 or 2 or the things he lives in (dont know how to spell it) and a damsel and what ever else might grow on my rock as of now i have some feather dusters, pineapple sponge, and somebody told me they think a Pseudocorynactis idk though. oh and some aiptasia but currently using lemon juice on the ones i see.

    n*e*ways back to the subject the lights i have say current t5ho 24w 10000k i was curious if this is enough or not enough light for my plans if not can you suggest what i need.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    A 4x24W T5HO will work fine. Just don't use the stock bulbs. Upgrade to 2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue Special and 1 UVL Actinic White.
     
  4. caseydavis

    caseydavis Astrea Snail

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    will do! i gotta save up some more before i can get all that. which of course my cycle still hasnt ended yet so i have a few weeks
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    No need for light during the cycle, it just encourages nuisance algae growth.
     
  6. moto826

    moto826 Astrea Snail

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    i went leds and am happy