4x T5HO on a 20G, excessively much?

[GT3]

I have got a coralife 2x24 on my 20G, but I want to keep some lps and promote my softies to grow faster, if I add another coralife 2x24 would that be too much?

[funkejj]

I personally believe the additional will not hurt. Some coral need lots more light than others so probably be a good idea.

[GT3]

cuz i dont want like huge algae bloom, is 4x24 okay for a 20G??

[funkejj]

If you go by the old theory of 4 + watts per gallon to keep corals you will be close to 5 so I think you will be fine.

[prjct92eh2]

From what i've seen 4X24 T5 is pretty normal

[jdyer88]

i run a 4x24 t5 on my 20g split fuge\frag tank

[thegrun]

The better question would be 4 x 24 or 6 x 24.

[duncantse]

Get the 4x24, that's about 5watt per gallon. The 6x24 will be too much light in my opinon, that will be about 7watts per gallon.

[GT3]

Thanks for all the replies,funkejj,prjct92eh2,jdyer88,thegrun,duncantse!!!!!!! appreciated!!

[dublo8]

I ran a 4x24on my 10g for a while. no problems.

[GT3]

would 1x daylight, 3x actinc be okay?

[duncantse]

I recommend 2x daylight 2x actinc or 3x daylight 1x actinic
10000k help corals grow more and actinic helps grow coraline.