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AquaticLife 24" T5HO Hybrid 4 Lamp
AquaticLife 24" T5HO Hybrid 4 Lamp
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Aquatic Life T5 HO Hybrid 4-Lamp Mounting System Fixture.
Available in 24", 36", 48" & 61" lengths for 18-24" wide (front to back) aquariums. Universal mounts included for EcoTech Radion, Kessil 360, and AI Hydra & AI Prime LED Fixtures. This new mounting system with T5 HO lamp housings is for use with the Kessil 360, EcoTech Radion and AquaIllumination Prime LED fixtures, and includes universal mounting brackets to install them into the fixture.
Suspension hardware included.
Lamps, mounting arms and LED fixtures NOT included.
Features:
HEP Brand ballasts drive all T5 HO lamps, including popular ATI and Giesemann
Silicone socket lamp endcaps protect pins of T5 HO lamps from moisture and salt creep
Reflector design keeps light output focused inside the aquarium
Specifications:
Item AL420504, 24-Inch LED brackets included: 1 - Round Fixture Bracket (for Kessil), 2 - Standard Brackets (for EcoTech and AI).
Assembled fixture dimensions and weight: 24"L x 18"W (front to back), 9lbs.
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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