T5 Ho: Q & A

reefsic · 11/26/2008, 07:58 AM

Hi All,

I've been in the hobby for about 6-7yrs. I have always used the combination of MH + PC's for livestock and its worked lovely.

I have now upgraded to a 100g, and I've gained some interest in the T5 HO style lighting. The growth and coloration results that I've seen with T5's are amazing; none that I've seen when I was using the MH + PC combo.

Correct me if I'm wrong but, for tanks with livestock, the recommended lighting is typically 3watts per gallon.

My question is this; If I plan on going the T5 route, how many watts would be adequate for a 100g fish/livestock tank? Dims are standard 100g (60x18x23'ish).

Also, everytime I see tanks with T5's, the fixture is always directly above the surface. Is it okay to add space in-between the T5 fixture and the surface of the water, just as MH's or PC's?

reefsic · 11/26/2008, 08:39 AM

T5 owners? Anyone...?

zmckenzie · 11/26/2008, 08:45 AM

Just look here

reefsic · 11/26/2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks zmckenzie...great link to a good thread!

11/26/2008, 07:58 AM	#1
reefsic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charger Nation/ Friar Faithful Posts: 580	T5 Ho: Q & A Hi All, I've been in the hobby for about 6-7yrs. I have always used the combination of MH + PC's for livestock and its worked lovely. I have now upgraded to a 100g, and I've gained some interest in the T5 HO style lighting. The growth and coloration results that I've seen with T5's are amazing; none that I've seen when I was using the MH + PC combo. Correct me if I'm wrong but, for tanks with livestock, the recommended lighting is typically 3watts per gallon. My question is this; If I plan on going the T5 route, how many watts would be adequate for a 100g fish/livestock tank? Dims are standard 100g (60x18x23'ish). Also, everytime I see tanks with T5's, the fixture is always directly above the surface. Is it okay to add space in-between the T5 fixture and the surface of the water, just as MH's or PC's?

11/26/2008, 08:45 AM	#3
zmckenzie Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brussels, WI Posts: 180	Just look here __________________ In progress: 120 gallon display with two remote fuges with mangroves (click my homepage for build thread)

11/26/2008, 08:39 AM	#2
reefsic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charger Nation/ Friar Faithful Posts: 580	T5 owners? Anyone...?

11/26/2008, 09:21 AM	#4
reefsic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charger Nation/ Friar Faithful Posts: 580	Thanks zmckenzie...great link to a good thread!