Aquactinics 48" Constellation Series 7 lamp T5 fixture

allen64086 · 10/01/2008, 07:16 AM

I have a 95 Gal Wave tank 48"x24"x25". I'm thinking about getting a Aquactinics Constellation Series. Is this too much light? I mainly keep LPS, but thinking about getting some SPS and maybe a clam or two.

Can I set this right on my tank (without legs) without the glass top that I currently have? It looks like this would be the perfect fit for my tank, but I have to worry about fish jumping out and the eggcrate doesn't look that great.

photobret · 10/01/2008, 08:55 AM

Fitting will be awesome, one of the best in my opinion. You'll be bitten by the SPS bug in no time and will soon have a full blown SPS tank

Keep all your LPS low down in the tank and adjust your lighting time accordingly start with 3-4 hours...increasing the time every week till you get a full cycle of 7 - 9 (or whatever you want) hours of light.

I would use the support legs myself and get a screen made with a fine mesh to cover your tank. I am currently looking into doing my tank and will be using a window screen frame and a clear mesh from Home Depot.

cleanup.man · 10/02/2008, 12:27 AM

I have the 95g AGA Wave with the 48"x14" (LxW) constellation.

The constellation is on a hanging kit ... personally, I'd be a little bit nervous about putting/resting it directly on the tank without the mounting feet-kit (one little bump and it could be lights out).

Also, on my tank, the wide end would have up to 6"-7" of uncovered space if the fixture was placed directly on the tank (it does have a splash shield though).

The tank may be a little to high for clams on the bottom ... I guess it depends on the depth of the sandbed (if you have one).

Check/ Post in the Aquactinics forum ... I'm sure Tom canl help you out.

10/01/2008, 07:16 AM	#1
allen64086 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 2	Aquactinics 48" Constellation Series 7 lamp T5 fixture I have a 95 Gal Wave tank 48"x24"x25". I'm thinking about getting a Aquactinics Constellation Series. Is this too much light? I mainly keep LPS, but thinking about getting some SPS and maybe a clam or two. Can I set this right on my tank (without legs) without the glass top that I currently have? It looks like this would be the perfect fit for my tank, but I have to worry about fish jumping out and the eggcrate doesn't look that great.

10/01/2008, 08:55 AM	#2
photobret Rude, Screwd and Tattooed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 1,331	Fitting will be awesome, one of the best in my opinion. You'll be bitten by the SPS bug in no time and will soon have a full blown SPS tank Keep all your LPS low down in the tank and adjust your lighting time accordingly start with 3-4 hours...increasing the time every week till you get a full cycle of 7 - 9 (or whatever you want) hours of light. I would use the support legs myself and get a screen made with a fine mesh to cover your tank. I am currently looking into doing my tank and will be using a window screen frame and a clear mesh from Home Depot. __________________ Free Discover Scuba Experience - Ask Me How Current Tank Info: Contemplating 40gal Hawaii Tank

10/02/2008, 12:27 AM	#3
cleanup.man Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29	I have the 95g AGA Wave with the 48"x14" (LxW) constellation. The constellation is on a hanging kit ... personally, I'd be a little bit nervous about putting/resting it directly on the tank without the mounting feet-kit (one little bump and it could be lights out). Also, on my tank, the wide end would have up to 6"-7" of uncovered space if the fixture was placed directly on the tank (it does have a splash shield though). The tank may be a little to high for clams on the bottom ... I guess it depends on the depth of the sandbed (if you have one). Check/ Post in the Aquactinics forum ... I'm sure Tom canl help you out.