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I've seen this...some people have used xenia corals as a refugium and just harvested them as such.
Soft corals in general prefer "dirtier" tanks....but dirtier meaning higher nutrient levels not dirty like algae infested
I moved it, whether it's in the general forum, or the seashore forum, when posted or updated its going to appear on the homepage for all to see.
I actually thought it was a mistake. To me, it may be best not to have a topic posted all over as its possible for information to get lost.
Just...
Back on topic....
Will LED'S alone work....yes
Will T5'S alone work.....yes
Will a hybrid work....yes
In short it's a matter of preference. Personally, I've run all 3 secerios and all have worked for me. With a hybrid I feel I'm getting the best of both worlds. T5'S for growth and the LED...
You can always go ATI but to me, they're a lil pricey. Aquatic Life also makes nice affordable hybrids that come in all sizes.
If on a budget, you can also go with a Sunblaze fixture and mod it. BRS used to sell them but now I only see em on Amazon
I have an old tek light that I mod'd into a hybrid. Works just fine. I did upgrade the ballasts a while back as one blew out.
I just took out the 2x center bulbs/reflectors etc.