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bengalyellow 
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 10:36pm |
I just got my first salt water tank 22g.. I am looking for a light to support corals, I dont know much on salt water so if you have one or know who does let me know.. thanks  .....
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210G ray tank, 55G reef, 90G reef
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 10:37pm |
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Whats the dimensions of the tank? ... and what are you planning on keeping?
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 10:49pm |
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Welcome to WMAS! I'm sure you'll find a lot of help here!
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210 gallon Mixed Reef
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 10:59pm |
Welcome!
How long is the tank?
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 11:16pm |
If you are wanting to have soft coral I would recommend VHO lighting.
If you are wanting to have LPS coral I would recommend VHO lighting.
If you are wanting to have SPS coral I would recommend VHO lighting.
If you want a nice tank I would recommend VHO lighting...
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Posted: September 01 2007 at 12:17am |
My tank is 16.5 inches square.
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Posted: September 01 2007 at 12:20am |
I bought some polyps, not knowing I had the wrong light  . I was told the one that came with it was ok for the corals but found out otherwise..
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Posted: September 01 2007 at 7:06am |
With 16.5" you are pretty much limmited to 24watt or 28/32 watt Power Compact flourescent lighting. I would go with 2 or maybe 3 of those. You could go with Metal Halide but that is even more heat to deal with.
Mike
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