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Unread 02/25/2011, 03:24 PM   #1
joem1cha3l
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Is this light enough for a 12 gallon tank?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_U...FIT5T5-vi.html

Its a 12 gallon long (35.4" Long x 8.3 x 9.4"). I am going to go with the 30 inch light and im looking to grow at least softies, maybe some SPS. Should I go with something with individual reflectors?


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Unread 02/25/2011, 05:32 PM   #2
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help me out here guys, please


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Unread 02/25/2011, 05:38 PM   #3
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For softies it will be fine. For any SPS in my opinion.... not enough light.


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Unread 02/25/2011, 05:39 PM   #4
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i would say it would work just fine because of how shallow the tank is as long as u have the corals closer to center of bulbs should be fine


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Unread 06/11/2011, 02:24 AM   #5
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I want to build one of these myself. The tank is only like 9" high and wide. You should be able to grow just about any corals with 2 T5's IMO. You should do a build thread. I'd love to follow along.


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