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Old 02-20-2015, 12:33 AM
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So because my tank is 13" deep and the fixture is 19"

The back and front bulb of the 6 aren't really doing much

Can I get away with 4 or will the extra 2 really do much?

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Old 02-20-2015, 12:34 AM
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You can get away with two if you really needed to
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Old 02-20-2015, 04:55 AM
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Those are hard to come by...but that would be awesome to finally get to the bottom of all the opinions. Maybe I'll buy one and post my findings
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Old 02-20-2015, 03:41 PM
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you should be just fine with softies and even some LPS (closer to the surface) with 4 bulbs.

Don't even bother running the other 2 bulbs if they are not even over your tank.

Honestly, there has been enough reefers and manufacturers taking par readings and your desired corals are such low light specimens that buying a par meter is overkill.

Ask how many reefers own one and you will find not many.

Probably not even the ones who suggested you get one do.

just run your 4 T5HO's and you will be just fine with the corals you specified.

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