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my lights?

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#1 ·
Hi i changed my lights to a t5 unit its a betta 2x24 watt,got told would be ok for my tank :cry: not happy with them :x the lights dont seem to be lighting up tank very good,so i added the new double led lights,still not convinced about them tank does not look bright enough for me,corals seem to be doing ok :?: my tank is a corner tank 176 ltrs,could anybody advise me if my lights are strong enough, :(
 
#4 · (Edited by Moderator)
how many watts are the bulbs each and what do you have under them? most recommend at least 4 watts per gallon while other corals require 10or more. also if the color doesn't look right it may be the height the lights are from the surface of tank. how high up are they?
 
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