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I found a 12x54 (648w) T5 HO light from scouring the internet. Should that be enough light in a tank with 30" depth for an anemone and some corals?

Originally Posted by WangoTango It's not that that isn't enough light, it's just that the reflectors in the TEK are not as good as they could be, and the fixture does not use active cooling which increases light output. -Justin Pleae explain. If you don't mind. What is "active cooling" and...

8x54 Tek = 432watts That isn't enough light? What is the rule of thumb on light? T5's? MH's? Etc... Hey, I'm learning here...

Thanks. I am unsure how much I will be getting the corals that are extremely light sensitive. What about anemones? Do they requre MH's? I am looking for a good all around light but intense enough I can keep some corals and anemones. Any other comments, input or recommendations?

LOL! I truly appreciate your response but I have absolutely no idea what you just said. I am new to the "lighting" lingo. With the setup I originally posted what would be my limitations? Recommendations? Any other help or imput would be great! Thanks everyone!

I am interested in a new light for my 110 gallon tank. It is only 4 feet long because it is a tall tank. 30" deep to be exact. I have been looking at the Tek 8x54W T5HO fixture. How would this fixture work in that tank? What would be my limits? Anemones? Hard or soft corals? Any advice or...

I have a 110 gallon tank with 90-100 pounds of live rock. I have a refugium with live sand and mineral mud. The tank is cycling, do I add the chaeto AFTER all ammonia and nitrite readings are at 0 or use the chaeto to help cycle the tank? I will be running my fuge light 24/7. Also anyone...

So what is your recommendation? 1"? Just not 3"? Any other takes? The more info the better. Thanks everyone.

What causes the 3" depth to be bad? It harbors waste? How would 4" work okay then? Just looking for clarification from people that have dealt with it first hand. This site is great! I look forward to learning more and more daily...

I am purchasing a 110 gallon tank. 48" base by 14" I think. (It's a 110 tall) Please explain to me the pros and cons of both a "deep" sand bed and a "shallow" sand bed would be as well as what is considered deep/shallow. This is going to be a FOWLR tank. Any suggestions on how much live rock to...