Sunlight Supply T5 for 90G

Cela Vie · 06/28/2007, 12:36 PM

Would the Sunlight Supply T5 6x54w with individual reflectors suffice for a 90 gallon tank (48x18x24)? SPS an LPS?

charlesjordanjr · 06/28/2007, 12:51 PM

That is what I have on mine. I grow SPS, LPS, and Softies.

-Chuck

Cela Vie · 06/28/2007, 01:25 PM

Great. Thanks for the feedback.

Reef Sponger · 06/28/2007, 01:58 PM

Perfect! That's what I have on my 75g, but only use 4x for now. If you think you may want stronger in the future, you can always do 8x54W and just only use 6 and save the 2 slots for later.

Cela Vie · 06/28/2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reef Sponger
Perfect! That's what I have on my 75g, but only use 4x for now. If you think you may want stronger in the future, you can always do 8x54W and just only use 6 and save the 2 slots for later.

I think the 8 bulb fixture would be wider than the tank though. Wouldn't I be losing light? Maybe get the 8 and use 7?

Reef Sponger · 06/28/2007, 03:03 PM

There's about 2.5"-3" lip on the hood, so you loose 5"-6" total on the front & back of the fixture that is hood and not reflectors.

Cela Vie · 06/28/2007, 03:20 PM

That helps a lot. Thanks!

db_triggerfish · 06/28/2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reef Sponger
There's about 2.5"-3" lip on the hood, so you loose 5"-6" total on the front & back of the fixture that is hood and not reflectors.

Thanks that is good to know, the more options the better.

06/28/2007, 12:36 PM	#1
Cela Vie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 42	Sunlight Supply T5 for 90G Would the Sunlight Supply T5 6x54w with individual reflectors suffice for a 90 gallon tank (48x18x24)? SPS an LPS? __________________ Cela Vie Current Tank Info: 37G FOWLR and 90G (34% complete)

06/28/2007, 12:51 PM	#2
charlesjordanjr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 266	That is what I have on mine. I grow SPS, LPS, and Softies. -Chuck __________________ Moderator on DFWMAS Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Oceanic RR

06/28/2007, 01:25 PM	#3
Cela Vie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 42	Great. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ Cela Vie Current Tank Info: 37G FOWLR and 90G (34% complete)

06/28/2007, 03:20 PM	#7
Cela Vie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 42	That helps a lot. Thanks! __________________ Cela Vie Current Tank Info: 37G FOWLR and 90G (34% complete)

06/28/2007, 01:58 PM	#4
Reef Sponger Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/USA Posts: 696	Perfect! That's what I have on my 75g, but only use 4x for now. If you think you may want stronger in the future, you can always do 8x54W and just only use 6 and save the 2 slots for later.

06/28/2007, 03:03 PM	#6
Reef Sponger Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/USA Posts: 696	There's about 2.5"-3" lip on the hood, so you loose 5"-6" total on the front & back of the fixture that is hood and not reflectors.