Is this enough lighting for a reef?

RoloSaez

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I was wondering if this was good enough to start adding coral. I have two of the 72" fixtures and 2 of the 36" t5's. Since I read a lot of bad stuff about where I bought the lights I had no issues with them.

2x's 72" Led Fixtures....

Fixture Size: 70.50" x 5.00" x 1.00" (Add 0.65" in height with bracket installed)
LEDs Count: 52
7020 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watt high output LEDs
40x 10,000K LED
12x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 156 watts


Features:
Best design: slim, light, and yet, contemporary
A three ways toggle on/off switch functions as (1) White/Act. Blue, (2) Off, & (3) Act. Blue as lunar light
Extends up to 74" in length with brackets installed
Individual & replaceable lenses
An external high power transformer


T5's x 2 to equal 72"
Feature
Dimensions - 35.50" x 5.00" x 1.70"
Supports 2x 39W T5 HO fluorescent lamps
Standard T5 Sockets
Extendable bracket - 40" max length
Quick disconnect external ballast
Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
Acrylic splash guard
Reflector
CE Certified
Package includes:
1x 36" T5 Dual fixture
1x 39W T5 10000K lamp (Free Item)
1x 39W T5 Actinic 460nm lamp (Free Item)

They are all mounted 12 inches above the water and the back of the canopy is open with very little heat transfer and the chiller barely runs now. My Electric bill dropped 40 bucks in the last two months. So far so good, just wondering about your thoughts? :headwally:



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Be much easier if you said what brand & model, although it sounds like its capable I'm having doubts.
40 x 10k & 12 460nm LEDs....hmm. Not good...
This is a retro fit project light you aquired?
 
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