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enough light? - 07-07-2008, 05:45 PM
Hi guys,was wondering if 1.5 wpg in a 55 is ok for crypts,spiralis and balansae.thanks in advance
  
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07-07-2008, 06:17 PM
What kind of lights? Good reflectors? How deep is your tank? CO2 or non-CO2?
  
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07-08-2008, 02:23 AM
1 coralife aqualight with 1 colormax 28 w and 1 6700k total of 56 w + 1 32w ultra sun bulb in a standard aga fixture
  
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07-08-2008, 02:26 AM
sorry, tank is 21 inches high,no co2
  
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I think you would be marginal on light intensity, but it should work. Two of those coralife aqualights would be much better.

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Thanks Vaughn, I actually just added a second coralife fixture
  
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