What can I keep in my tank with these lights?

AndrewRosenbaum

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I'm new to this hobby and I'm goin DIY.
I currently have a 36watt actinic, 20watt 18000K powerglo, 20watt 18000 aqua glo and a small 9watt 6500K shining directly on my anthelias. All my lights now are T8s, tank size 23 gallons. I also have some mushrooms and a leather and all are doing well.

I'm adding 2 T5s to the system, and they will fit some 24watt bulbs.

With the new additions in light, what corals would I be able to keep? And what type of lights should I put in there? eg. 2x6500K, 1x6500K and 1x18000K, 2x18000K, actinic and 6500K, etc.

I'm wanting lots of growth.

Thanks
 
I have a 25 gallon with 4 t5 24 watt bulbs
2 actinic and 2 14k
I have no problems with softies and lps corals and I'm planning to try some sps next.. most corals will thrive with t5s
good feeding and water conditions will also help with growth
 
I don't know anything about T8s, but if you get a dual T5 (one actinic and one white), then you will be able to sustain most softies. Shoot for a 4 bulb fixture if you can. That will be able to sustain everything from softies to SPS.
 
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