sps getting enough light

[reef_lover24881]

Hi everyone
I currently run a 24inch t5 fixture over my 34gallon Solana with a bulb combo of 4 blue plus, 1 purple plus, and one aqua blue special, so my question is am I giving my acros enough light??

 

[jbanks]

That's plenty. There a lot of beautiful T5 only tanks out there. That's actually a really nice bulb combo you have as well.. You can put your LPS if any on the sides where the light won't be as strong (That's if the fixture is centered over your tank).

 

[jbanks]

Here is an old link as reference.. It should definitely give you some inspiration as a Solana/t5 tank owner.. Best of luck to you Jonathan
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1683597

 

[reef_lover24881]

I was thinking of adding another aqua blue special in place of a blue plus but I dont think my lps will like that because my dad did that on his tank and his sps did color up a bit but his lps didnt react well. Thanks for the link im going to check it out right now=)

 

[jbanks]

You're welcome.. Generally speaking, LPS don't like direct T5 light... period.. So, I would probably go for a lower par bulb for the front and keep them there or give it a try and allow them to adjust.. Luckily, all my LPS have adjusted... As for my florida ricordea colony, they've pretty much all abondoned thier rock for darker areas in the tank..