75 Gallon Lighting

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  1. Rhymlz

    Rhymlz Astrea Snail

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    How much t5 lighting does a 75 G need? I would like to keep as many types of coral as I can.
     
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  2. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    probably 6 bulb
     
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  3. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i do a 4 bulb t5 ho 4x54W and i'm keeping clams and sps at the very very top just fine
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I would recommend a 6 bulb fixture, It won't limit as much as to what corals you can get.
     
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  5. Rhymlz

    Rhymlz Astrea Snail

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    Can you keep Acros with T5's?
     
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  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Yes, you can keep anything with T5s, you just need the right spectrum and amount. As I said before, I suggest a 6 bulb fixture that has individual reflectors such as the Tek fixture. Although the best ones are made by ATI or Fauna Marine
     
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  7. Rhymlz

    Rhymlz Astrea Snail

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    Will 6 bulbs cause an algae bloom?
     
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