LIGHTING question!

derekc

derekc

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ok i just bought a 48" Odyssea HC Aqauarium light..it is a 260W V-4...2x65W 12k Daylight lights and 2x65W Actinic lights...and it features a 8 Moonlight LED ....is this a good lighting fixture for my 55 gallon (18" deep) reef tank??? thanks alot derek
 
nycbob

nycbob

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its a decent light if u only keep softies, zoas and lps. no sps tho. maybe monti if u keep it near top.
 
patandlace

patandlace

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Large polyp stony and Small polyp stony corals. SPS require high intesity lighting either Metal Halides or T-5's. The same can be said about anemones and clams.
 
derekc

derekc

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Aluminum body is lightweight, heavy duty and rust proof
Accommodates ultra efficient, high output T-5 lamps Included 2 x 54w 10000k blue and 2 x 54w 10000k white
Two switches and 1 power-cords Cool operation and NO noise
48"L x 7"W x 2.5" high
Mounting Leg : Included
WHAT ABOUT THIS LIGHT...WILL IT BE GOOD FOR lps OR sps ANEMONES AND ETC...LET ME KNOW!!
 
wangotango

wangotango

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What brand is the T5 fixture that you posted. If it doesn't have individual reflectors it really isn't worth buying.
-Justin
 
nycbob

nycbob

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i hv the nova extreme t5. i hv sps all over my tank. i keep the more lighting demanding sps near the top. the rest middle to top. they r all growing quite good.
 
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