to much light for mixed reef?

[BrassMonkey]

ok i just started planning a larger tank.

wondering if 5 overdriven and 2 ho t5s would be to much for say my fl ricordea on a 40g breeder.

planned lighting would be.

actinic
aquablue special
blue plus
actinic white
blue plus
aquablue special
actinic

actinic ho run 12hrs
blue plus vho 10hrs
blue special vho 8 hrs

i would just do a 5 bulb combo, but i already have a 8 bulb retro in the closet, so why not add some more.



:)

[chris4869]

I think that's a little <B>to much</B> lighting. Don't underestimate T5 especially when they're overdriven. You'll need to cut back the lighting schedule and use more higher Kelvin bulbs. Your coral will look really light and pale.