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jack1492
11/27/2006, 08:23 PM
about how many watts per gallon would i need for a kenya,zoos,polyps,xenia,and ricordia.
GSMguy
11/27/2006, 08:27 PM
2-4 watss t-5 with individual reflectors
4 watts powercompact
Jordan55
11/27/2006, 10:03 PM
FYI, watts per gallon do not really "work" in saltwater.

It is really the PAR of the lights. Where you place them, and what kind of lights you use is important.
herostar
11/28/2006, 12:25 AM
what size tank?
jack1492
11/28/2006, 05:29 PM
8 gallon bio cube