Would this light be adequate?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by KatrinaMiller, Jan 25, 2010.

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  1. KatrinaMiller

    KatrinaMiller Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    With 4 or 6 bulbs (whichever I go with... ooh how I can't wait till next week when my taxes are in LOL) how should I choose (as in the white and actinics)??
     
    KatrinaMiller, Jan 25, 2010
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    NeighborTomita Banned

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    No way, I was a minute before you! :lol:
     
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  3. NeighborTomita

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    That depends, do you like a bluer look or balanced?
     
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  4. KatrinaMiller

    KatrinaMiller Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am not sure HAHA!

    I love the look of extremely bright in your face tanks, but on the other hand, I like the look of ones that are more blue too.

    One thing I DO know, is that I hate "yellow" colored tanks
     
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  5. KatrinaMiller

    KatrinaMiller Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    If I wanted to do an extremely bright tank, what would you reccomend?
     
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    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    well im assuming they only let u pick 10ks or atinic id do half and half
     
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  7. KatrinaMiller

    KatrinaMiller Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Call me stupid, but do t5's only go to 10k? The higher the K, the brighter the light right?
     
    KatrinaMiller, Jan 25, 2010
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    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    no the higher the k the bluer the light......6700k is most like the sun 10k is a birght white then u get to ur like 14ks 15k 20ks
     
    oceanparadise1, Jan 25, 2010
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    hey, I wish I caught this post earlier.. Im selling my aquatic life 36" 4 bulb T5 HO if you're interested.. I have replacement bulbs and everything.. I just got a bigger tank and Im about to do a transfer and have no use for them.. let me know what you think?

    I grow 21 types of corals and clams with them and have not had a problem yet.. I love it, and am getting the 48" for my new tank..
     
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    All I can say is if you plan to build a reef, don't save on the lighting.... it's crucial for the corals...
     
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