lighting question

i2go · 10/26/2006, 12:23 AM

Hey,
I am starting a 40gallon tank, and i was wondering if...4x t5s each one Wattage: 36
Color: 10,000K Daylight and an Actintic one would be suitable for leathers, some hardy sps, montis, clams...etc.
thanks

kau_cinta_ku · 10/26/2006, 04:27 AM

if you mean 39 watt then yes they should be fine just make sure the fixture has quality individual reflectors as that is what makes t5's work. (nova extreme t5's only use 1 reflector for all the bulbs, not much diff than a pc setup IMO ) stick with icecap or tek fixtures or retro's

sir_dudeguy · 10/26/2006, 07:18 AM

Ya if they've all got individual reflectors then yes. And they are 39w bulbs like kau said.

10/26/2006, 12:23 AM	#1
i2go Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 674	lighting question Hey, I am starting a 40gallon tank, and i was wondering if...4x t5s each one Wattage: 36 Color: 10,000K Daylight and an Actintic one would be suitable for leathers, some hardy sps, montis, clams...etc. thanks

10/26/2006, 07:18 AM	#3
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	Ya if they've all got individual reflectors then yes. And they are 39w bulbs like kau said. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

10/26/2006, 04:27 AM	#2
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	if you mean 39 watt then yes they should be fine just make sure the fixture has quality individual reflectors as that is what makes t5's work. (nova extreme t5's only use 1 reflector for all the bulbs, not much diff than a pc setup IMO ) stick with icecap or tek fixtures or retro's