72" Tank T5 what are you guys using?

levischilz · 12/12/2010, 12:14 AM

Just picked up a 210 and it has the odyssea 1100 watt fixture. Im trying to think ahead and would love to get something with less wattage. I was thinking 6xt5 or a 8x even. Problem is most of the light fixtures are 60" I have only found a couple 72" and they are mostly off brands. Or are you guys running 2x 36" fixtures? Also if anyone is running a 60" on a 72" i would love a picture of how it looks. Thanks Levi

James983 · 12/12/2010, 06:48 AM

http://www.saltycritter.com/lighting...llation-t5.htm

That's what I use. It holds 14 39 watt T5 bulbs. You will be able to keep SPS and clams anywhere. It's just over 500 watts total, but don't be hung up on watts per gallon. Buy good bulbs and with the Aquactinics reflectors you be fine.

There was one for sale in the For Sale Forum a bit back.

James983 · 12/12/2010, 06:53 AM

http://www.saltycritter.com/lighting...llation-t5.htm

Try this one instead

James983 · 12/12/2010, 06:55 AM

OK, link wont work. But search Aquactinics 72" Constellation.

aleonn · 12/12/2010, 07:01 AM

Wish I knew of Aquatinics 72" Constellation as an option. I got the 60" 8x80W Tek Light for my 6" tank. The canopy + fixture should be ready in a week or two, but I hear you about limited otherwise limited options.

12/12/2010, 12:14 AM	#1
levischilz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 307	72" Tank T5 what are you guys using? Just picked up a 210 and it has the odyssea 1100 watt fixture. Im trying to think ahead and would love to get something with less wattage. I was thinking 6xt5 or a 8x even. Problem is most of the light fixtures are 60" I have only found a couple 72" and they are mostly off brands. Or are you guys running 2x 36" fixtures? Also if anyone is running a 60" on a 72" i would love a picture of how it looks. Thanks Levi

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12/12/2010, 06:48 AM	#2
James983 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,223	http://www.saltycritter.com/lighting...llation-t5.htm That's what I use. It holds 14 39 watt T5 bulbs. You will be able to keep SPS and clams anywhere. It's just over 500 watts total, but don't be hung up on watts per gallon. Buy good bulbs and with the Aquactinics reflectors you be fine. There was one for sale in the For Sale Forum a bit back.

12/12/2010, 06:53 AM	#3
James983 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,223	http://www.saltycritter.com/lighting...llation-t5.htm Try this one instead

12/12/2010, 06:55 AM	#4
James983 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,223	OK, link wont work. But search Aquactinics 72" Constellation.

12/12/2010, 07:01 AM	#5
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	Wish I knew of Aquatinics 72" Constellation as an option. I got the 60" 8x80W Tek Light for my 6" tank. The canopy + fixture should be ready in a week or two, but I hear you about limited otherwise limited options.