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12-16-2009, 06:15 PM
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Should be Ok, but personally I wouldn't go less than 8 if your going to have SPS. It will also give you more flexibility with bulb combinations.
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12-16-2009, 07:31 PM
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I strongly disagree I had my 120 gal going when i was in Afghanistan, with a 8 bulb tek lighting. i had LPs in there its was ok , my clams had to be at the top. The Sps IME wont really get the kick that they need.
I really see MH having the punch that they have to penatrate the water.
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12-16-2009, 08:58 PM
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Look at his tank depth, he also would have more lights than you.
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12-16-2009, 09:02 PM
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12-16-2009, 09:02 PM
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at a 24" depth, you won't have your SPS on the bottom.. well let me refrase that.. they will grow and live but they will rely more of feeding than light for energy. over 20" I recomend MH as well as T5, you can keep them with just the T5 but idealy MH will give you that extra edge.
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12-16-2009, 09:22 PM
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I am glad you guys know how to read articals on the internet. I don't go into MH threads and tell people what to do because i have no experience with them.
There are many tanks out there running t5 that are well over 24" plus the OP didn't even say what he was planning on doing with the tank. For SPS here is a great thread to look at for examples: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1083336 If you want to go t5's, go with them and don't let the hard headed die hard MH lovers tell you that they aren't good enough.
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