T5 lighting

Lord Treas · 06/19/2013, 04:49 PM

Hi, I'm looking into starting up a 75G FOWLR that I would like to someday add coral to. my question today has to do with T5 lighting, I'm running on a budget so I'm looking for something to startout with and upgrade as my needs demand.

TimeConsumer · 06/19/2013, 05:36 PM

I would start with a 2x54w T5, when you decide you want to try out corals you can always add more 2x54w units. Or, I would recommend just selling it and buying a quality 6x54w unit once it is time to upgrade.

Michigan Mike · 06/19/2013, 11:24 PM

I would save up for a light that will support what you want.
A 6x54w T5HO is what you want if you want to grow anything.
A 4x54w will grow most corals but you won't get the width to really cover the tank (front to back) with coral, not enough coverage.

06/19/2013, 04:49 PM	#1
Lord Treas Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 82	T5 lighting Hi, I'm looking into starting up a 75G FOWLR that I would like to someday add coral to. my question today has to do with T5 lighting, I'm running on a budget so I'm looking for something to startout with and upgrade as my needs demand.

06/19/2013, 05:36 PM	#2
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	I would start with a 2x54w T5, when you decide you want to try out corals you can always add more 2x54w units. Or, I would recommend just selling it and buying a quality 6x54w unit once it is time to upgrade. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

06/19/2013, 11:24 PM	#3
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I would save up for a light that will support what you want. A 6x54w T5HO is what you want if you want to grow anything. A 4x54w will grow most corals but you won't get the width to really cover the tank (front to back) with coral, not enough coverage.