t5 ?????

clk500 · 05/31/2011, 07:58 PM

how many t5 ho lamps need for 72lx25wx30h,this will be sps dominate.Will 9 lamps 4 ati blues plus,2ati blues special,2 actinic, 1 kz do the job

rtparty · 05/31/2011, 08:37 PM

It isn't so much about how many tubes. It is about using a good setup that uses the 4 essentials for T5.

1) Proper ballasts
2) Proper cooling
3) Good reflectors
4) Good bulbs

If you lack any of those, you will not be able to penetrate the 30". You need an ATI fixture or a really good retro if you want to keep an SPS dominate tank.

clk500 · 06/01/2011, 08:54 AM

3 660 ice caps ballasts,t2 reflectors, 4''above aquarium rim,should i go for bb or dsb

05/31/2011, 07:58 PM	#1
clk500 Moved On Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12	t5 ????? how many t5 ho lamps need for 72lx25wx30h,this will be sps dominate.Will 9 lamps 4 ati blues plus,2ati blues special,2 actinic, 1 kz do the job

05/31/2011, 08:37 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	It isn't so much about how many tubes. It is about using a good setup that uses the 4 essentials for T5. 1) Proper ballasts 2) Proper cooling 3) Good reflectors 4) Good bulbs If you lack any of those, you will not be able to penetrate the 30". You need an ATI fixture or a really good retro if you want to keep an SPS dominate tank. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

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06/01/2011, 08:54 AM	#3
clk500 Moved On Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12	3 660 ice caps ballasts,t2 reflectors, 4''above aquarium rim,should i go for bb or dsb