First SW tank!

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reefbug

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I got a great deal on a 72gal bowfront aquarium off craigslist! It was setup for FW, but I want to convert it to SW. I've kept FW in the past, but this is my first go at SW, so I need some help figuring out some things.

What is considered "low", "moderate" or "high" light for coral? :confused:

The tank I got came with 4 t-5 32W bulbs. Would that be enough for "beginner corals" like these?
 
t5 lamps don't come in 32watts. if they are 4' bulbs and are in fact t5s they will be 54 watts a piece, and yes, you can keep those corals under them.
 
Yeah, they are actually T-8s :facepalm:

Thanks for the quick answers and suggestions!

I'm considering costs next: how often would I have to change T-8s, vs. getting LEDs? The guy at the LFS swears that LEDs are the way to go, less energy costs, heating/cooling costs, etc., but then... maybe he just wants to sell me some expensive lights!
 
That's true in a way. I'd go with t5 maybe a 6 bulb system so you can keep more than low light corals.
 
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