75g tank-is 432watt t-5s too much

lmh11706 · 03/14/2007, 06:29 AM

i upgraded from a 55g and i had 214 watts t-5s to now a 75g-the next step up is 432watts-nothing in between-thats about 5 and a half watts per gallon-is that too much???

also for metal halides-if my tank is 48inches long does that mean i need a 48 inch fixture or a they so powerful it could be smaller-im probably not going metal halides-just curious

goldenTee · 03/14/2007, 06:30 AM

Depends on what you plan on putting into the tank...

If you plan on putting sps, I'd say, the more the merrier.

Scuba_Steve · 03/14/2007, 06:45 AM

what about 6 bulbs?

lmh11706 · 03/14/2007, 07:18 AM

T-5 FIXTURES GO FROM 4 TO 8 BULBS-I DONT KNOW WHY THEY DONT DO 6--ORBIT FIXTURES MAKE A 6 BULB FIXTURE 384 WATTS BUT ITS MORE EXPENSIVE AND I LIKE T-5S

Scuba_Steve · 03/14/2007, 07:32 AM

what about tek fixtures. they have a 6 bulb version.

Scuba_Steve · 03/14/2007, 07:34 AM

http://www.hellolights.com/486lateklisu.html
http://www.hellolights.com/pfo6po.html

lmh11706 · 03/14/2007, 09:07 AM

THESE FIXTURES COME WITHOUT THE BULBS-WHEN YOU ADD THE PRICE OF THE BULBS ITS OVER $425.THE T-5 8 BULB WITH THE LAMPS IS $399 ON LIVEAQUARIA

acidlittle · 03/14/2007, 10:03 AM

The difference in those fixtures is the individual reflectors. They will pump more light into your tank than the orbits will. Honestly the 6-bulb light will probably do the same if not a little more than the 8-bulb with the large parabolic reflector. I think it's actually a wash in my opinion, because when you have to replace the bulbs on the 8 bulber you will spend at least 40 more bucks, which evens out the price a little bit, not to mention the 6 bulb will use less power and produe less heat making your tank run a little more efficient.

Why did I have to think about this soo much after I bought the 8 bulb light LOL. GL with your decision!

DouglasTiede · 03/14/2007, 11:17 AM

Depending on what you are doing, it is hard to have too much light. The question is the right kind of light for what you want your
tank to be. I have a 75g reef with a metal halides and compacts.
I use to have T5's those my wife stold for her tank

.
I say go for it if that is what will work best for you!

musty baby · 03/14/2007, 12:38 PM

No, that is not too much light for your tank.

03/14/2007, 06:29 AM	#1
lmh11706 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bayshore,long island ny Posts: 269	75g tank-is 432watt t-5s too much i upgraded from a 55g and i had 214 watts t-5s to now a 75g-the next step up is 432watts-nothing in between-thats about 5 and a half watts per gallon-is that too much??? also for metal halides-if my tank is 48inches long does that mean i need a 48 inch fixture or a they so powerful it could be smaller-im probably not going metal halides-just curious

03/14/2007, 06:45 AM	#3
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	what about 6 bulbs? __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

03/14/2007, 07:32 AM	#5
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	what about tek fixtures. they have a 6 bulb version. __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

03/14/2007, 07:34 AM	#6
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	http://www.hellolights.com/486lateklisu.html http://www.hellolights.com/pfo6po.html __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock Last edited by Scuba_Steve; 03/14/2007 at 07:40 AM.

03/14/2007, 10:03 AM	#8
acidlittle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,012	The difference in those fixtures is the individual reflectors. They will pump more light into your tank than the orbits will. Honestly the 6-bulb light will probably do the same if not a little more than the 8-bulb with the large parabolic reflector. I think it's actually a wash in my opinion, because when you have to replace the bulbs on the 8 bulber you will spend at least 40 more bucks, which evens out the price a little bit, not to mention the 6 bulb will use less power and produe less heat making your tank run a little more efficient. Why did I have to think about this soo much after I bought the 8 bulb light LOL. GL with your decision! __________________ start small "This is my BOOMSTICK"~~~Bruce Campbell Current Tank Info: 24gal AP 150MH....75gal is forsale!

03/14/2007, 06:30 AM	#2
goldenTee Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 61	Depends on what you plan on putting into the tank... If you plan on putting sps, I'd say, the more the merrier.

03/14/2007, 07:18 AM	#4
lmh11706 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bayshore,long island ny Posts: 269	T-5 FIXTURES GO FROM 4 TO 8 BULBS-I DONT KNOW WHY THEY DONT DO 6--ORBIT FIXTURES MAKE A 6 BULB FIXTURE 384 WATTS BUT ITS MORE EXPENSIVE AND I LIKE T-5S

03/14/2007, 09:07 AM	#7
lmh11706 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bayshore,long island ny Posts: 269	THESE FIXTURES COME WITHOUT THE BULBS-WHEN YOU ADD THE PRICE OF THE BULBS ITS OVER $425.THE T-5 8 BULB WITH THE LAMPS IS $399 ON LIVEAQUARIA

03/14/2007, 11:17 AM	#9
DouglasTiede Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna,WI Posts: 1,018	Depending on what you are doing, it is hard to have too much light. The question is the right kind of light for what you want your tank to be. I have a 75g reef with a metal halides and compacts. I use to have T5's those my wife stold for her tank . I say go for it if that is what will work best for you!

03/14/2007, 12:38 PM	#10
musty baby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: over yonder Posts: 1,751	No, that is not too much light for your tank.