what do you think about these lights?

jenreef · 05/19/2010, 07:27 PM

hi i was looking for t5 retro fit lights and i found these http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ulbs_by_IceCap. what do you think about this lighting? i am going to have a 55 gallon mixed reef tank. can i put sps at the bottom of my tank with these lights if i wanted to. it says for common sizing guidelines that i can do sps dominated but i just want to double check with you guys. also i know these lights do not come with a acrylic shield do i need one? or can i have it just like that under my canopy? do you suggest me putting a glass canopy on my tank? or will it block too much light? i am just worried about the lights with humidity plus water. any help is greatly appreciated

RotaryGeek · 05/19/2010, 08:40 PM

For a 55 i wouldn't worry about sps, you could grow almost anything anywhere with those as long as you have good bulbs. Don't forget about cooling the bulbs though. You will need to get a fan and mount it somewhere to blow fresh air on your bulbs to cool them down otherwise they will overheat and loose alot of efficiensy (sp?)

05/19/2010, 07:27 PM	#1
jenreef Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: spencer ma Posts: 211	what do you think about these lights? hi i was looking for t5 retro fit lights and i found these http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ulbs_by_IceCap. what do you think about this lighting? i am going to have a 55 gallon mixed reef tank. can i put sps at the bottom of my tank with these lights if i wanted to. it says for common sizing guidelines that i can do sps dominated but i just want to double check with you guys. also i know these lights do not come with a acrylic shield do i need one? or can i have it just like that under my canopy? do you suggest me putting a glass canopy on my tank? or will it block too much light? i am just worried about the lights with humidity plus water. any help is greatly appreciated

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05/19/2010, 08:40 PM	#2
RotaryGeek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 713	For a 55 i wouldn't worry about sps, you could grow almost anything anywhere with those as long as you have good bulbs. Don't forget about cooling the bulbs though. You will need to get a fan and mount it somewhere to blow fresh air on your bulbs to cool them down otherwise they will overheat and loose alot of efficiensy (sp?)