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jcurella
08/09/2016, 08:11 PM
Bought this Nat geo led lighting fixture for my 40 gallon display tank. It didn't say if it was for fresh water or salt water.
I've been using an old 48" t5 hood and electric bill is through the roof.
I have a small 10" led on my refugium, and there's a lot of Coraline growing.
So I thought leds might be better for the display tank.
No Coraline growing in display tank :(
I'll post pics for the new led hood, and specs.

jcurella
08/09/2016, 08:12 PM
BTW, only have soft corals. Mushrooms, Xenia, and leathers.

jcurella
08/09/2016, 09:07 PM
So I set it up. It only comes with 2 blue lights, and 4 daylight modules.
Definitely not bright enough for my tank by itself.
But looks really good when I am running it with 2 t5 antics, as opposed to 3 antics and 1 daylight (which is my t5 setup.)
Anyone familiar with this fixture? I think I can wean out the t5's if I get more modules.