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Lighting on a Low Tech 55

990 views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  BichirAddict 
#1 ·
I need more light on my 55 I wanted to know if I add another of the same fixture giving 2 wpg would be enough.
Coralife T5 2x28 Watts is the fixture.
 
#2 ·
From what I've read, w/o CO2(normally meaning low tech), you want ~2wpg of T5 with good reflectors.

So adding another fixture sounds perfect
 
#7 ·
Also a good idea would be to start the new fixture off slowly, like just for a 2hr noon burst. Then slowly over a month or 2 keep adding to it till you get them both on for the full period.
 
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