T-5's over a 125

jayinh · 02/07/2011, 02:42 PM

hi folks, i am trying to plan a canopy build now that my stand is complete, i am thinking of T-5 lighting but have no experience with them. i have had LED's, mh and PC lighting in the past. its a stock sized 125 and will house SPS,LPS,softies and maybe a clam down the road.

i was thinking about doing12-36" bulbs with individual reflectors mounted to the underside of the canopy(6 per side) using
4-ATI blue plus
1-ATI purple plus
1-GE 6500k daylight

and 3 ice cap ballast.

what other ballast are a good choice ?
what are the different reflectors i should be looking at?
if anyone wants to chime in on a good or bad idea related to this, please feel free as this is only in the planning stages and can be re-designed. thabks

jayinh · 02/07/2011, 02:43 PM

rtparty · 02/07/2011, 06:50 PM

Don't go with 12 bulbs. You will regret it when you have to replace them all at the tune of $250/yearly.

Go with 6 - 80w bulbs. You will get plenty of coverage.

Go with LET reflectors and ATI ballasts. Everything can be found at Reefgeek.

Mouse · 02/07/2011, 11:22 PM

Im planning on 5 per side on mine, not sure if 6 will fit w/reflectors

arc eye · 02/07/2011, 11:31 PM

If it is 18" front to back, 6 will fit. They are just cozy.

I have a reefgeek 6X48" LET retro over my 90g.

That said, I think 5 bulbs is plenty for a mixed reef If you are looking to save electricity

jayinh · 02/08/2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arc eye

If it is 18" front to back, 6 will fit. They are just cozy.

I have a reefgeek 6X48" LET retro over my 90g.

That said, I think 5 bulbs is plenty for a mixed reef If you are looking to save electricity

good to know, do you keep any SPS

02/07/2011, 02:42 PM	#1
jayinh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nh Posts: 391	T-5's over a 125 hi folks, i am trying to plan a canopy build now that my stand is complete, i am thinking of T-5 lighting but have no experience with them. i have had LED's, mh and PC lighting in the past. its a stock sized 125 and will house SPS,LPS,softies and maybe a clam down the road. i was thinking about doing12-36" bulbs with individual reflectors mounted to the underside of the canopy(6 per side) using 4-ATI blue plus 1-ATI purple plus 1-GE 6500k daylight and 3 ice cap ballast. what other ballast are a good choice ? what are the different reflectors i should be looking at? if anyone wants to chime in on a good or bad idea related to this, please feel free as this is only in the planning stages and can be re-designed. thabks __________________ Hi my name is jay and im a reefaholic (pause) HI JAY Current Tank Info: 60 CUBE, GEN1 RADION, AUTO WATER CHANGE BUILDER AT LARGE!

02/07/2011, 02:43 PM	#2
jayinh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nh Posts: 391	__________________ Hi my name is jay and im a reefaholic (pause) HI JAY Current Tank Info: 60 CUBE, GEN1 RADION, AUTO WATER CHANGE BUILDER AT LARGE!

02/07/2011, 06:50 PM	#3
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Don't go with 12 bulbs. You will regret it when you have to replace them all at the tune of $250/yearly. Go with 6 - 80w bulbs. You will get plenty of coverage. Go with LET reflectors and ATI ballasts. Everything can be found at Reefgeek. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

02/07/2011, 11:22 PM	#4
Mouse UnRegistered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rio Linda CA Posts: 739	Im planning on 5 per side on mine, not sure if 6 will fit w/reflectors __________________ Somedays it just isnt worth gnawing through the straps...... Current Tank Info: 125g > < this close to being set up

02/07/2011, 11:31 PM	#5
arc eye Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,147	If it is 18" front to back, 6 will fit. They are just cozy. I have a reefgeek 6X48" LET retro over my 90g. That said, I think 5 bulbs is plenty for a mixed reef If you are looking to save electricity __________________ Out of hobby. Current Tank Info: Out of hobby

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