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Old 09-22-2008, 08:23 PM
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Icon6 Re: Is acropora possible with T5 lighting?

I am running a Current Nova Extreme 48" 4 bulb T-5 fixture on a 45 gal tank. Most of the SPS in my tank are 6 to 8 inches from the surface. All are growing very well. But as others have said, you need to have moderate to high water movement for acropora to thrive.
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