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wcucarter
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I'm searching for a little guidance here. Any words of wisdom would be very much appreciated.
I've had a 26 gallon FOWLR for a while now, and decided I wanted to upgrade to a larger reef tank. So, I went out and purchased a 55 gallon tank and a set of Nova Extreme Pro 4x54 watt HO T5 lights.
Long story short, the tank wasn't even through cycling yet and it started leaking (from the bottom where I couldn't get to it). So, I returned the tank and got a nicer brand. For just a little more money, I ended up with a 75 gallon tank.
It didn't cross my mind until I got home that lighting was likely going to be an issue for me now. Thats where my question comes in...
Would Zoos/Star Polyps/Mushrooms/Leathers do ok under 2.88 watts of T5 HO with individual reflectors? What about a frogspawn or torch? I do have a set of 2x65 PCs that I could put on there too, but that would look kinda dumpy, and I'd have to get new bulbs for it.
Anyway, any input would be greatly appreciated.
I've had a 26 gallon FOWLR for a while now, and decided I wanted to upgrade to a larger reef tank. So, I went out and purchased a 55 gallon tank and a set of Nova Extreme Pro 4x54 watt HO T5 lights.
Long story short, the tank wasn't even through cycling yet and it started leaking (from the bottom where I couldn't get to it). So, I returned the tank and got a nicer brand. For just a little more money, I ended up with a 75 gallon tank.
It didn't cross my mind until I got home that lighting was likely going to be an issue for me now. Thats where my question comes in...
Would Zoos/Star Polyps/Mushrooms/Leathers do ok under 2.88 watts of T5 HO with individual reflectors? What about a frogspawn or torch? I do have a set of 2x65 PCs that I could put on there too, but that would look kinda dumpy, and I'd have to get new bulbs for it.
Anyway, any input would be greatly appreciated.
