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Old 07-29-2009, 03:50 AM
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Default SPS and T5HO VS MH

I have an Aquatic Life 24" T5HO set up for my tank (2X 700+ NM + actinics moon glo LED's etc) that have been making my softies and LPS grow like crazy over the last 5 months. Is there any reason i cant try some SPS or am i just wasting my time until i go to MH's? My hammer coral has grown 3 new heads and has great colour and my moon coral has kept its brilliant colours the entire time and has grown about 20+ new polyps. I had a bit of an algae outbreak after going on vacation after my son accidently unplugged my skimmer, but it is almost under control. I know i need near perfect water conditions for them (currently sg 1025, Nitrates and nitries = 0, PH 8.2, Ca 450, MG 1400 and 10 dKH0), which i plan to wait for, but what about the lighting? I know this generally sparks a huge debate, so i would like to hear feedback from those that use T5HO successfully and from those that swithced to MH please.
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