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Would a light fixture that has 2x250 MH and some 65w PC actinics be too much for a 60g tank that is 48 long, 12 wide and I forget how tall. I have 4xT5 right now and looking to upgrade. Wanting to grow SPS, LSP and softies.
 
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Its probably about 24" deep and no that would not be too much light at all, just right actually.
 
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If I upgraded the 4 lights in the T5, would it be sufficient to grow SPS? The ones that came with it are evidently kind of wimpy.
 
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In what way are you talking about upgrading your existing T5's? I initially thought you were upgrading to 2 halides?
 
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Sorry for the confusion. I'm debating of whether I should upgrade my T5 bulbs or just spend the money to get the MH's. I want to grow a wide mix of corals, and the T5's I have now seem to be making the SPS lose color and nothing is really growing very well. I am just worried my tank will get too hot with the MH and that it could have (evidently not) be too much light. I guess I have changed my question to is it worth it to ugrade? Lol
 
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