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watermydoing
02/19/2013, 01:29 PM
Added some mushroom corals to tank and are doing well with dual t5 fixture, 108w total on a 72 gal bow.
Ordered the coral life 4 bulb 216 watt because the mushrooms seem to be reaching for light.
Will this be a big deal move as far as a shock to the lifestock/LR/ and corals?
When first added, i had them on the highest rock which is middle of tank and they werent stretching as much but felt they were getting too much water movement. Should i put them back up until new light comes in?

lokii_37
02/19/2013, 01:36 PM
They do look like they are reaching. I think they will be fine down there until the light comes in but I also don't think it will hurt them to move them up until the light comes in either. They are pretty hardy.
When you do get the new light I would just run 2 bulbs for a few days they run 3 bulbs for several more days then turn on the fourth bulb. This will give everything time to adjust to the new light.

watermydoing
02/19/2013, 01:40 PM
Thats a good idea, will i have to remove the lights from the fixture to do that?
I was also thinking bout lowering my heater bout 5 deg also.