clown sunburn

[smokey377]

i just got a new clown and my older clown is way darker than the new one is he sunburnt from my lights i have like 220 watt t5 in a 46 gal aquarium?

[PRDubois]

No, he could be a different type or age.
Look at the Pupils and are the Black lines sharp or smudged.

Ocellaris - Thin Black Lines – Cloudy Black Pupil
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/213280Amphiprion-ocellaris.jpg
TruePercula – Smudged Black lines – Sharp Black Pupil
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/213280TruePerculaWMC1P581_1_.jpg

[elegance coral]

There are many factors that can effect clown color. lighting is one of them. I wouldn't consider it being sun burnt though.

[Chiefsurfer]

a lot of clowns continue to develop color for up to a year from when they are born. Likely the older one is just more colored from age.

[IslandCrow]

Just so you know, T5s do not emit UV radiation. At least not any T5s you're likely to use for an aquarium.