youngskywalker
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How many watts of light per gallon do I need for brain corals, candy corals and zoos in a 75 gallon?
Lighting for Corals in 75 Gallon
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snakeblitz33
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Watts per gallon is a thing of the past.
The new measurement is PUR or photosynthetically useable radiation. LEDs seem to be the way to go at the moment. I had a photon 48 above my 75g and was very impressed for $500. Another option is something like ai vegas or the hydra with the controller. These are about $500 each and would require two.
At minimum, you would be spending money for a four bulb t5 unit and paying $22 per bulb plus shipping to get decent bulbs. By the time it is over with, you would be spending almost the same amount as a decent LED unit.
The new measurement is PUR or photosynthetically useable radiation. LEDs seem to be the way to go at the moment. I had a photon 48 above my 75g and was very impressed for $500. Another option is something like ai vegas or the hydra with the controller. These are about $500 each and would require two.
At minimum, you would be spending money for a four bulb t5 unit and paying $22 per bulb plus shipping to get decent bulbs. By the time it is over with, you would be spending almost the same amount as a decent LED unit.
youngskywalker
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Thanks Snake.