I have 6 T8"s and a double 96w PC fixture?

nanshaw2001 · 12/03/2009, 12:14 PM

That would give me 516 watts total, although the T8's are 48" and the pc is 36". Not pretty but would it be enough to do some easy, starter corals? This is on my 150 tall which is 48" long. Thanks for any input!

nanshaw2001 · 12/03/2009, 07:08 PM

bumping for the evening crowd. Would really appreciate input...newb!!!!!

khaosinc · 12/03/2009, 07:42 PM

depending on the kind of lights you have in the fixtures and the reflectors on them I would think you could do some of the soft corals in the upper end of your tank.

What kind of fixtures do you have over the tank

12/03/2009, 12:14 PM	#1
nanshaw2001 Older newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 501	I have 6 T8"s and a double 96w PC fixture? That would give me 516 watts total, although the T8's are 48" and the pc is 36". Not pretty but would it be enough to do some easy, starter corals? This is on my 150 tall which is 48" long. Thanks for any input! __________________ My job doesn't begin to support my addiction! Current Tank Info: 125 Mixed reef, 55 softie tank in the works!

12/03/2009, 07:08 PM	#2
nanshaw2001 Older newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 501	bumping for the evening crowd. Would really appreciate input...newb!!!!! __________________ My job doesn't begin to support my addiction! Current Tank Info: 125 Mixed reef, 55 softie tank in the works!

12/03/2009, 07:42 PM	#3
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	depending on the kind of lights you have in the fixtures and the reflectors on them I would think you could do some of the soft corals in the upper end of your tank. What kind of fixtures do you have over the tank __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.