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Unread 07/25/2014, 12:44 PM   #1
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T5 info for standard 75 gal

How many bulbs would y'all recommend for a 75 gal sps setup?

I'm currently running full spectrum LEDs but if I had to do it over, I would go with t5s for sps.

Also, fixture length and recommended brands please.

Another option I am considering is hanging a single or double t5 fixture behind my LEDs as there is room for that.

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Unread 07/25/2014, 12:51 PM   #2
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That's what I am doing now... Radion with T5 and I love it. If I had to do it all over again I would pick the ATI Hybrid....but.... $$$$$$$$$$


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Unread 07/25/2014, 01:28 PM   #3
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Here's the current setup. The fixtures are near the front of the tank so there is room in the back for some supplemental t5s I think....


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Unread 07/25/2014, 01:47 PM   #4
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A 6 bulb fixture with 54 watt bulbs would let you keep pretty much anything. I use the aquaticlife fixture with great results on a 90 gallon, but if I had to do it again I would get the 6 bulb sunpower by ATI.



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Unread 07/25/2014, 07:24 PM   #5
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Unread 07/25/2014, 08:38 PM   #6
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48 inch 6 bulb ATI Sunpower. I run an 8 bulb on my 120 gallon and love it.


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Unread 07/25/2014, 08:44 PM   #7
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I ran Aquactinics TX5 over my 75 with great results (wasn't SPS heavy though).

Since they are no longer in business, I'd go with an ATI unit or DIY/retrofit setup if you have a canopy.


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Unread 07/25/2014, 08:50 PM   #8
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do you have t5 or t5ho?


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Unread 07/25/2014, 09:45 PM   #9
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T5 info for standard 75 gal

6 bulb ATI Sunpower or 4 bulb ATI Powermodule hybrid. There is a Powermodule hybrid thread on here if you want some good info. I have the 48" 8 bulb with 3 led clusters over my 90 but will shortly be over a 220 gal. I say 4 bulb because I can't even turn my 8 bulb past 60% for the t5's and 30% for the leds without bleaching and it's sps dominant with all corals in the bottom 12"-14". If you want you could go with the 36" if price is a problem. My 48" fixture will be on a 60" long tank. Either way you can't go wrong with t5.


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