T5 Lighting

[rocknurworld2006]

Just want to double check somethingits an 80cm tank
and im using a hagen twin 24w t5 starter on it
so it will be 2 t5 24w bulbs
1)what is better 2 white or one blue and one white for corals??
2)is this enough lighting for this size of tank?
i have at the moment 2x24w 10000k white philips bulbs are these ok?
thanks

 

[-Nemo-]

How tall is the tank?

Generally one 10000k bulb and one actinic are preferred, gives a nice blend of color.

 

[rocknurworld2006]

height is 45cm. what you think is best?

 

[-Nemo-]

That unit will allow you to do some softies, but that's about it.

 

[woody88]

Use one 10000k White and one marine blue or blue plus.
iAquatics is a good website for lighting. Cheap tubes, free p@p and next day delivery.
The blue plus t5 lamps help create a great shimmer effect with water surface agitation.

In terms of coral you are quite limited I'm afraid with that lighting.
Zoas, star polyps and maybe some Xenia pulse are an easy option.

 

[rocknurworld2006]

i just plan on keeping easy corals anyway