Lighting question

jdewolftx · 03/20/2016, 07:10 PM

I am starting up a 65 gallon 36 X 21 X 20 mixed reef. (very few SPS) I want to use T5's on it as I have LED on my main DT. Would the ATI 24 inch 6 bulb be enough or should I get the 8 bulb? Or....should I go straight to a 6 bulb 36 inch ATI?

Also, is the dimmable version worth it?

Thanks,

Jdewolftx

Ron Reefman · 03/22/2016, 10:23 AM

On a 65g that is 20" deep, a 6 bulb will be more than enough light even for sps.

03/20/2016, 07:10 PM	#1
jdewolftx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 77	Lighting question I am starting up a 65 gallon 36 X 21 X 20 mixed reef. (very few SPS) I want to use T5's on it as I have LED on my main DT. Would the ATI 24 inch 6 bulb be enough or should I get the 8 bulb? Or....should I go straight to a 6 bulb 36 inch ATI? Also, is the dimmable version worth it? Thanks, Jdewolftx

03/22/2016, 10:23 AM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	On a 65g that is 20" deep, a 6 bulb will be more than enough light even for sps. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017