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10/06/2010, 08:26 PM
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2 Bulbs VS 4 Bulbs on a 75 gal tank
Just wanted to get everyones opinion on 2 T-5s Vs 4 on a 75 gal set up. will it be enough light, and for now MH is not an option.
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10/06/2010, 08:30 PM
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Fish only or reef? Fish only you would be fine with 2. For reef, you might need more then 4 depending on the fixture, and what you plan on keeping.
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10/06/2010, 08:34 PM
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its going to be a reef and a collection of corals nothing in paticullar
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10/07/2010, 12:23 PM
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Go with 4.
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10/07/2010, 12:43 PM
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I would get at least 4 bulb, if not 6.
Place a bulb approximately every 3" with individual reflectors. http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarsen00/site/?/home/ http://icecapinc.com/informationcent...s-and-canopies |
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10/07/2010, 12:54 PM
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6 will allow for more color variation of the bulbs. More choices of dusk to dawn.
You do not have to operate all 6 bulbs at one time. You can still only run 2 or 4 if you prefer depending on your set up. |
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10/07/2010, 01:17 PM
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4 bulbs will be good you should be able to keep a mix of everything with sps at the top.;
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10/07/2010, 02:28 PM
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thanks guys for all the info and imput. looks like it might be 4 for now
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10/07/2010, 02:46 PM
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10/07/2010, 02:52 PM
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I'm getting by with a 4 bulb on my 75, but I wish I had opted for 6. More options.
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