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Saltwater Aquarium Lighting Forum for saltwater aquarium lighting topics. Perhaps one of the most expensive components in a reef tank set up, lighting is a topic that should researched thoroughly by the hobbyist. The type of lighting you use will determine which corals you can keep. There are several options for lighting such as T5-HO, VHO, Metal Halide, Power Compact and more recently LED. The new LED set ups are rather expensive but they can save you money in the long run.

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Old November 17th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
20h lighting

I have a 20h I plan on useing a odyssea 24" 96 watt t5 HO over it. It has low to mid light corals in it right now. The ? is 2 of the lights are 12000k and the other 2 are 3 tru actnics would this be plenty of light for some SPS and LPS and maybe a clam?
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Old November 19th, 2009  
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Old November 19th, 2009  
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Do you already have the Odyssea? If not, I'd suggest holding out for a more reputable brand if you can afford it, or try to find a used one. I saved a ton buying the Nova Extreme Pro used. At any rate, a quick Google search on Odyssea products yields few positive results... generally with aquarium equipment, you get what you pay for. Also, (and check to see if I'm correct here) I've been told that you must buy Odyssea brand bulbs for their T5 fixtures, as they made the bulbs just a little different to work only with their fixtures. That could be a big issue if you're in a pinch and need to pick something up locally.

As for corals, a 4 bulb T5 light over a 20 gallon is a good bit of light. You'll have plenty for LPS, and enough for some easier SPS. I think you could get away with a clam as well; a 20H is only 16" tall so light penetration is less of an issue than in many tanks.
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