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01-03-2010, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
dory1234 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	T5 light question Hello, I have a 36gallon bow front tank (approx. 2ft deep). I would like to keep a few SPS and clams in my tank. I have been researching lighting and I have me eyes on a 24"W 4lamp Aquaticlife T5 unit (total of 96W). Would this be enought light to keep the most demanding corals like SPS and clams? I realize I would have to place them closer to the light. I also considered Metal Halide but I'm a bit concerned about the heat output and T5's are a lot more economical. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!