Tek T5

Quis · 09/01/2006, 11:16 PM

I have a 40 gal breeder and was wondering if I should get the Tek T5 4x39 fixture or the 6x39 fixture since I want to add sps and clams to my tank. The tank is 36L x 18D x 16H. I don't want to spend more than I have to.

Quis · 09/02/2006, 12:59 AM

Bump

rkelman · 09/02/2006, 05:16 AM

My 65 has the same footprint as your 40. I'm putting 6 over mine. (its obviously deeper) I think 4 would be sufficient for yours. I'm not a lighting expert perhaps someone smarter will chime in

Mark426 · 09/02/2006, 07:01 AM

IMHO... 4 is more than enough

stereomandan · 09/02/2006, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mark426
IMHO... 4 is more than enough

I second that. In my 38g, I was using:

1- 96W 8k daylight bulb
2- 95W VHO Actinics
1- 95 W 50/50 bulb

...and I kept SPS, LPS and softies. With T5's, you will have plenty of light, especially if they are going to be overdriven with a IC660 ballast.

BTW, I like the size of a 40g tank.

Dan

Quis · 09/02/2006, 09:36 AM

4 it is. Should I upgrade the reflectors since I don't want them overdriven?
Stereomandan I'm in love with the 40 breeder I think it's perfect not too small and not too big. I'm also suprise that alot of people are not doing 40 breeder.

stereomandan · 09/02/2006, 09:38 AM

You can give it a try without the new reflectors first, and if it's working out well, then leave it. That is unless you can get a good deal on the reflectors while you are buying the 4 light setup.

Dan

coolie · 09/02/2006, 09:47 AM

I had a 40B with the tek light 6 bulb fixture. I had no problem keeping sps and lps. I ran 3 blue plus, 1 -6500, 2 10k (if memory serves me). I upgraded to a 90 so the tankis no longer running. here is what it looked like when it was setup for a couple months:

Quis · 09/02/2006, 10:00 AM

Coolie do you still have that fixture? If so is it for sale?

coolie · 09/02/2006, 04:07 PM

I sold it awhile back. I bought it from reefgeek. At the time, they had the best prices.

thor32766 · 09/02/2006, 05:52 PM

sweet tank by the way

09/01/2006, 11:16 PM	#1
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	Tek T5 I have a 40 gal breeder and was wondering if I should get the Tek T5 4x39 fixture or the 6x39 fixture since I want to add sps and clams to my tank. The tank is 36L x 18D x 16H. I don't want to spend more than I have to.

09/02/2006, 09:38 AM	#7
stereomandan Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,888	You can give it a try without the new reflectors first, and if it's working out well, then leave it. That is unless you can get a good deal on the reflectors while you are buying the 4 light setup. Dan __________________ 90g Tank, 75 lbs Live Rock, T5, T8 and VHO Lighting, Closed loop on Snapper Pump 1.5" Sand in main tank, DSB in 38g Sump, B-ionic Daily, Temp 79, SG 1.026 LPS, Softies Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef

09/02/2006, 05:52 PM	#11
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	sweet tank by the way __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

09/02/2006, 12:59 AM	#2
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	Bump

09/02/2006, 05:16 AM	#3
rkelman Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Canada Posts: 3,438	My 65 has the same footprint as your 40. I'm putting 6 over mine. (its obviously deeper) I think 4 would be sufficient for yours. I'm not a lighting expert perhaps someone smarter will chime in

09/02/2006, 07:01 AM	#4
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	IMHO... 4 is more than enough

09/02/2006, 09:36 AM	#6
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	4 it is. Should I upgrade the reflectors since I don't want them overdriven? Stereomandan I'm in love with the 40 breeder I think it's perfect not too small and not too big. I'm also suprise that alot of people are not doing 40 breeder.

09/02/2006, 09:47 AM	#8
coolie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 309	I had a 40B with the tek light 6 bulb fixture. I had no problem keeping sps and lps. I ran 3 blue plus, 1 -6500, 2 10k (if memory serves me). I upgraded to a 90 so the tankis no longer running. here is what it looked like when it was setup for a couple months:

09/02/2006, 10:00 AM	#9
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	Coolie do you still have that fixture? If so is it for sale?

09/02/2006, 04:07 PM	#10
coolie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 309	I sold it awhile back. I bought it from reefgeek. At the time, they had the best prices.