T-5 Lighting for a 36x24x24 tank

boxer385 · 02/27/2010, 04:25 PM

would the 6 bulb fixture be enough for sps dominate or go with a 8 bulb?
please let me know, no rock on the walls.

200gallon · 02/27/2010, 04:58 PM

My new tank is the same size and I was recomended the 8 bulb for sps. Go to the Grimreefer's Q&A forum on T5.

divewsharks · 02/27/2010, 05:22 PM

you could go with a 6, but an 8 would give you even better coverage front/back, and allow more bulb options.

NyReefNoob · 02/27/2010, 07:45 PM

i have a 36" tek 8 bulb t5 on my 36x24x22

badazztealcobra · 02/27/2010, 08:39 PM

8 bulb ATI PM on my 36x24x24

boxer385 · 02/27/2010, 10:22 PM

That 8 bulb atl powermodule looks great plenty of light,badazztealcobra what bulbs are you using?

daveonbass · 02/27/2010, 10:37 PM

that looks like my tank too...NO CORALS. Don't get me wrong...I love the light...but having an ATI that covers the whole top of my tank just bleaches everything I put in there...

You MAY want to just get a 6 bulb...or better yet a 8 bulb 24" ATI. Tons of light in the middle but you can ramp up the corals on the sides of the tank. Plus there are plently of beautiful SPS that do not need blasting light.

Just my opinion.

dave

02/27/2010, 04:25 PM	#1
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	T-5 Lighting for a 36x24x24 tank would the 6 bulb fixture be enough for sps dominate or go with a 8 bulb? please let me know, no rock on the walls.

02/27/2010, 07:45 PM	#4
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	i have a 36" tek 8 bulb t5 on my 36x24x22 __________________ custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO

02/27/2010, 08:39 PM	#5
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	8 bulb ATI PM on my 36x24x24 __________________ Currently in between tanks at the moment... Planning my next project... "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer th

02/27/2010, 10:37 PM	#7
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	that looks like my tank too...NO CORALS. Don't get me wrong...I love the light...but having an ATI that covers the whole top of my tank just bleaches everything I put in there... You MAY want to just get a 6 bulb...or better yet a 8 bulb 24" ATI. Tons of light in the middle but you can ramp up the corals on the sides of the tank. Plus there are plently of beautiful SPS that do not need blasting light. Just my opinion. dave __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

02/27/2010, 04:58 PM	#2
200gallon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 68	My new tank is the same size and I was recomended the 8 bulb for sps. Go to the Grimreefer's Q&A forum on T5.

02/27/2010, 05:22 PM	#3
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	you could go with a 6, but an 8 would give you even better coverage front/back, and allow more bulb options.

02/27/2010, 10:22 PM	#6
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	That 8 bulb atl powermodule looks great plenty of light,badazztealcobra what bulbs are you using?