questions about lighting options

lisacoleman · 09/03/2008, 08:22 PM

I am looking for help with ligting options with a new 75 gallon salt tank. I think that I want to use t-5 bulbs and I need at least 225 watts of lights for both coral and fish from what I am understanding. If you have any informaton on this that can help please let me know.

Toddrtrex · 09/03/2008, 08:25 PM

What type of corals are you considering? Different types are going to have different requirements.

If you go with T5's make sure to get individual reflectors.

Personally I have 2*250 ( double ended ) plus 2*54 T5 ( actinic ) over my 75.

09/03/2008, 08:22 PM	#1
lisacoleman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mountian Home, Arkansas Posts: 5	questions about lighting options I am looking for help with ligting options with a new 75 gallon salt tank. I think that I want to use t-5 bulbs and I need at least 225 watts of lights for both coral and fish from what I am understanding. If you have any informaton on this that can help please let me know.

09/03/2008, 08:25 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	What type of corals are you considering? Different types are going to have different requirements. If you go with T5's make sure to get individual reflectors. Personally I have 2250 ( double ended ) plus 254 T5 ( actinic ) over my 75. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef