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Post by hmotorsol on Jun 23, 2009 21:07:24 GMT -5
i recently received 2x mini compact fluorescent 50/50 10 watt(supposed to be equal to a 50 watt light bulb). they seem quite a bit dimmer than the old 2 i had in there which was nvision 5500k daylight bulbs that were 14 watts and simulated a 60w bulb the lumens output of the envision light bulbs are 800.
any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by dreminon on Jun 24, 2009 8:29:15 GMT -5
what kinda advice would you like ?
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Post by dreminon on Jun 24, 2009 8:32:23 GMT -5
if your asking which light to use we would need to know what all you are keeping in the tank plus what you want to keep. if me id use the older lights(but then I dont know much its just a guess on my part)
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Post by hmotorsol on Jun 24, 2009 9:15:25 GMT -5
Going to try and keep maybe some zoas and some xenia. Ill try to post a picture of it now and there are already pics of how it was on my introduce yourself. I would also like some mushrooms in the tank. I am guessing would the lights be enough to light the 10 gallon with these corals in it.
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Post by Solareclipsed on Jun 24, 2009 14:28:27 GMT -5
Can you fit both of them over the tank? If so that is what I would do.
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Post by hmotorsol on Jun 25, 2009 13:34:59 GMT -5
okay finally get to post pics Here is before (nvision 14 watt compact fluorescent 5500k)  and here is after (coralife 50/50 10 watt compact fluorescent)  Which ones would you use for corals and what corals would do good under this lighting. I'm sorry if I am getting annoying but i am new and want to make sure I am doing this right. |
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Post by L0S3R on Jun 25, 2009 18:35:48 GMT -5
Well for one I like the aquascaping  The new light looks bluer, i know most corals supposedly grow better under whiter light but I prefer the bluer light. Theres not much wattage there and I doubt theres much PAR but i would say you could probably keep some mushroom, maybe some zoas or xenia I wouldnt try any LPS or SPS. Your not annoying lol this is a place to help and be helped why else would we get together? lol |
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Post by cdeboard on Jun 25, 2009 18:54:18 GMT -5
I agree with loser.. some basic softies should do okay..
And we are here to answer questions for sure.. I hate coming to the forum and not seeing new posts lol
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Post by dreminon on Jun 25, 2009 20:12:38 GMT -5
+1 to what Loser said and to what cdeboard said lol
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Post by Solareclipsed on Jun 26, 2009 14:14:35 GMT -5
Yeah definately dont think you are getting annoying. Ask all that you want that is why this forum is here.....to learn and help.
As far as the light goes I think it would come down to personal preference on the color of light you like unless you can fit them both up there and that would be good.
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