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Hi all
I have a 4ft, 18" deep tank that is a (UK) temperate tank. I think of it as a reef tank as I have a DSB and live rock, and much invertebrate life on the rock (although the inverts aren't as spectacular as the coral pics I see links to here). Obviously I don't have to worry about the high light levels you need for corals/anemones, but my current lighting is not enough to grow much macroalgae, which I would like to do. I have a 4ft standard flourescent (which is a 60/40 actinic/white light mix IIRC). I've been looking at a twin set of 3ft T5s (one white and one actinic maybe)? Will this give me a lot more light than the 4ft flourescant? And importantly, will it give off a lot more heat? I have an enclosed hood, and I'm right on the limit of acceptable temp for some temperate species (especially in summer) and I can't afford a chiller. Thanks in advance for any help. |
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