T5 only on reeftank

rnguyen75 · 01/18/2010, 11:07 AM

I'm planning on my new mixed-reef tank (240Gal) and wondering if I can use just T5 only? Does T5 work for SPS coral?

Any advices appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan

fox2589 · 01/18/2010, 11:11 AM

depends on the height of the tank..yes t5's can be enough for sps with invidual reflectors and the right amount of bulbs..-drew

d2mini · 01/18/2010, 11:14 AM

Yes you can.
You get greater color control and even spread of light with less shadows, but it looks more flat and you don't get the shimmer. I had 6 T5's over my 46g in a canopy and it still heated up the water.

rnguyen75 · 01/18/2010, 11:39 AM

My tank dimension is 96x24x24 - how many bulbs and watts do I need for this tank?

Any recomendations?

Thanks

NaH2Ofreak · 01/18/2010, 11:47 AM

I would go with two 4 foot ATI, 10 lamp Power Modules. Available from Reef Geek. Might just as well start with the best.

Dennis

cdness · 01/18/2010, 12:13 PM

Jump over to the T-5 Lighting thread and ask for recommendations from Grim. He will be able to tell you the number and best combination of bulbs for your tank as well...

rnguyen75 · 01/18/2010, 12:47 PM

Thanks.

01/18/2010, 11:07 AM	#1
rnguyen75 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 31	T5 only on reeftank I'm planning on my new mixed-reef tank (240Gal) and wondering if I can use just T5 only? Does T5 work for SPS coral? Any advices appreciated. Thanks, Ryan

01/18/2010, 11:11 AM	#2
fox2589 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 557	depends on the height of the tank..yes t5's can be enough for sps with invidual reflectors and the right amount of bulbs..-drew __________________ Back in the game.and no its not the first time haha. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder,20 gallon sump,bubble magus nac 6,eheim 1250 return,175 halide on lumenarc mini.

01/18/2010, 11:14 AM	#3
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Yes you can. You get greater color control and even spread of light with less shadows, but it looks more flat and you don't get the shimmer. I had 6 T5's over my 46g in a canopy and it still heated up the water. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/18/2010, 11:39 AM	#4
rnguyen75 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 31	My tank dimension is 96x24x24 - how many bulbs and watts do I need for this tank? Any recomendations? Thanks

01/18/2010, 11:47 AM	#5
NaH2Ofreak Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	I would go with two 4 foot ATI, 10 lamp Power Modules. Available from Reef Geek. Might just as well start with the best. Dennis

01/18/2010, 12:13 PM	#6
cdness Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 870	Jump over to the T-5 Lighting thread and ask for recommendations from Grim. He will be able to tell you the number and best combination of bulbs for your tank as well...

01/18/2010, 12:47 PM	#7
rnguyen75 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 31	Thanks.