4 or 6 T5 bulb setup???

vegasr · 02/22/2011, 11:45 AM

I have finished setting up my 110 gal "tall" tank, it's currently cycling and I need to get lights for it very soon. Going to do FOWLR setup with an eel, a few fish and add a few soft/lps corals for color. I "may" possible change over to a reef later on though. The dimensions are 48x18x28. Please recommend whether I should go with a 4 or 6 bulb T5 setup.
Thanks

Crusinjimbo · 02/22/2011, 12:21 PM

If there is any possibility of moving from the FOWLR to a reef you should consider the 6 tube over the 4 to save the upgrade bank down the road. My opinion anyway.

chimmike · 02/22/2011, 12:22 PM

agreed. 6 bulb definitely.

vegasr · 02/22/2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks, that's what I was thinking as well but wanted some qualified opinions. I went ahead and picked up a 6 bulb T5/Lunar LEDs setup.

02/22/2011, 11:45 AM	#1
vegasr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 231	4 or 6 T5 bulb setup??? I have finished setting up my 110 gal "tall" tank, it's currently cycling and I need to get lights for it very soon. Going to do FOWLR setup with an eel, a few fish and add a few soft/lps corals for color. I "may" possible change over to a reef later on though. The dimensions are 48x18x28. Please recommend whether I should go with a 4 or 6 bulb T5 setup. Thanks Last edited by vegasr; 02/22/2011 at 12:03 PM.

02/22/2011, 12:22 PM	#3
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	agreed. 6 bulb definitely. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

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02/22/2011, 12:21 PM	#2
Crusinjimbo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel FL Posts: 751	If there is any possibility of moving from the FOWLR to a reef you should consider the 6 tube over the 4 to save the upgrade bank down the road. My opinion anyway.

02/22/2011, 03:48 PM	#4
vegasr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 231	Thanks, that's what I was thinking as well but wanted some qualified opinions. I went ahead and picked up a 6 bulb T5/Lunar LEDs setup.