72 bow lighting question

E.intheC · 12/14/2009, 11:32 AM

Just a quick question. I'd like to give T-5's a try, and I'm going to be keeping this tank a zoanthid/acan/LPS mixed reef. Prob no SPS.

Will a 4 bulb Nova or Tek be sufficient? About 216 watts or so.

I'm trying to keep costs down as much as possible, so if "a 4 bulb would be fine but an 8 will be better" I'm going to focus on the 4 bulb side of the answer.

Thanks in advance.

E.intheC · 12/14/2009, 05:20 PM

How about an Aquactinics Tx5 fixture?

Reefobsession · 12/14/2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E.intheC

How about an Aquactinics Tx5 fixture?

Great fixture. I actually have the aquatinics MH/T5. Run 2 250 watt and 2 54 watt t5's. Really the only fixture that would fit. I feel your pain.

E.intheC · 12/14/2009, 07:32 PM

it's tough. The Hamilton fixture in my signature is actually a 36 inch 2 x 250 watt MH that's suspended over the tank.

Looking to try the MH but I don't have the $$$ for the Aquactinics MH/T5 combo, although I've seen it in person

fkbsar · 12/14/2009, 07:34 PM

I'm using a Sundial 4x54w T5 fixture and the lighting is very nice.

E.intheC · 12/14/2009, 07:40 PM

what types of corals are you keeping under the sundial? I've seen those fixtures and they're nice

fkbsar · 12/14/2009, 08:28 PM

I have a GBTA, a Hammer, Zoas, GSP, Green Polyp Leather, and a Toadstool. Mostly softies but I think LPS would do fine too.

12/14/2009, 11:32 AM	#1
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	72 bow lighting question Just a quick question. I'd like to give T-5's a try, and I'm going to be keeping this tank a zoanthid/acan/LPS mixed reef. Prob no SPS. Will a 4 bulb Nova or Tek be sufficient? About 216 watts or so. I'm trying to keep costs down as much as possible, so if "a 4 bulb would be fine but an 8 will be better" I'm going to focus on the 4 bulb side of the answer. Thanks in advance. __________________ -Eric

12/14/2009, 05:20 PM	#2
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	How about an Aquactinics Tx5 fixture? __________________ -Eric

12/14/2009, 07:32 PM	#4
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	it's tough. The Hamilton fixture in my signature is actually a 36 inch 2 x 250 watt MH that's suspended over the tank. Looking to try the MH but I don't have the $$$ for the Aquactinics MH/T5 combo, although I've seen it in person __________________ -Eric

12/14/2009, 07:34 PM	#5
fkbsar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 957	I'm using a Sundial 4x54w T5 fixture and the lighting is very nice. __________________ ~Fran~ "Life and Favor" - John P. Kee (4) 54w T5s, Coral Beauty, Black and White, Chromis, 6-line Wrasse, and the Support Staff Current Tank Info: 72g Bowfront 20g sump/refugium

12/14/2009, 07:40 PM	#6
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	what types of corals are you keeping under the sundial? I've seen those fixtures and they're nice __________________ -Eric

12/14/2009, 08:28 PM	#7
fkbsar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 957	I have a GBTA, a Hammer, Zoas, GSP, Green Polyp Leather, and a Toadstool. Mostly softies but I think LPS would do fine too. __________________ ~Fran~ "Life and Favor" - John P. Kee (4) 54w T5s, Coral Beauty, Black and White, Chromis, 6-line Wrasse, and the Support Staff Current Tank Info: 72g Bowfront 20g sump/refugium