Will I be able to grow just about all coral with this light?

joem1cha3l · 01/18/2009, 08:32 PM

Just ordered this Friday guys. Hoping this will work for just about any kind of coral I would like to grow. Its for a 29g tank.

30 inch Current USA SunDial T5 HO 4x24W w/ Timers & LED

Mariner · 01/18/2009, 08:45 PM

I don't have any experience with that particular fixture, but based on what I know about T5's in general, I'd guess that you'd have enough light for most things, although some SPS with very high lighting requirements might not look their best. The depth of that 29g tank is also an issue. You'll need to place things that need a lot of light higher up in the tank.
FWIW,
Mariner

Fish_wiz2 · 01/18/2009, 08:46 PM

From what i hear and friend's experience, no. it will support most but not higher end corals placed near the bottom, this is because it doesn't have individual reflectors which will utilize the bulbs more efficiently

jbird69 · 01/18/2009, 10:01 PM

I think you will be a little limited. I would call that a LPS light. If you get a LOT of flow and pristine water conditions, you could do a few lo light sps. I wouldnt expect really rich colors tho.

01/18/2009, 08:32 PM	#1
joem1cha3l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,158	Will I be able to grow just about all coral with this light? Just ordered this Friday guys. Hoping this will work for just about any kind of coral I would like to grow. Its for a 29g tank. 30 inch Current USA SunDial T5 HO 4x24W w/ Timers & LED __________________ IM10G Nano - MP10, AI Nano, RKL

01/18/2009, 08:45 PM	#2
Mariner Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,952	I don't have any experience with that particular fixture, but based on what I know about T5's in general, I'd guess that you'd have enough light for most things, although some SPS with very high lighting requirements might not look their best. The depth of that 29g tank is also an issue. You'll need to place things that need a lot of light higher up in the tank. FWIW, Mariner __________________ DESIGN DEMANDS A DESIGNER. ~The perception is that perception is reality, but the reality is that it isn't. Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef; 135g mixed reef

01/18/2009, 08:46 PM	#3
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	From what i hear and friend's experience, no. it will support most but not higher end corals placed near the bottom, this is because it doesn't have individual reflectors which will utilize the bulbs more efficiently __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/18/2009, 10:01 PM	#4
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	I think you will be a little limited. I would call that a LPS light. If you get a LOT of flow and pristine water conditions, you could do a few lo light sps. I wouldnt expect really rich colors tho. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard