lighting for a 125 gallon?

ssminnow81 · 01/04/2012, 09:47 PM

would t5s 320 watts (4 80watt bulbs) be ok for a standard 125 gallon? only lps and soft corals. my other question is would 3 150 watt halides be ok or better? thanx

ssminnow81 · 01/05/2012, 06:08 PM

any advice appreciated asap

Harpo · 01/05/2012, 07:53 PM

I switched from a 3 x 150 hqi with 4 x 24 watt pc to a 6 x 80 ATI t5 for my 135 and the t5 is much superior.
Mark

ssminnow81 · 01/05/2012, 08:53 PM

really i thought it would be the other way around. the fixture im looking at is only 4 80 watt bulbs i dont know if that would be good enough.waht r the dem. of ur tank?

Harpo · 01/06/2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssminnow81

really i thought it would be the other way around. the fixture im looking at is only 4 80 watt bulbs i dont know if that would be good enough.waht r the dem. of ur tank?

72 x 18 x 22

Mark

ssminnow81 · 01/06/2012, 10:22 PM

anyone else

JImSampson · 01/07/2012, 12:21 AM

I did a lot of research before purchasing. Aqua illumination leds Sol Blues might be worth looking into. I am a newby but I love mine.

jimrawr · 01/07/2012, 08:02 AM

I would get the 6 bulb

errattiq · 01/07/2012, 06:02 PM

I'd get the 6 bulb as well. Always take into account the possibility that you may want to try and keep other corals requiring higher lighting in the future. You can't go wrong the 6 bulb system in that sense. I'm also a fan of the t5's for their ability to be cost effective alternatives to halides and also producing less heat. good luck!

01/04/2012, 09:47 PM	#1
ssminnow81 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 112	lighting for a 125 gallon? would t5s 320 watts (4 80watt bulbs) be ok for a standard 125 gallon? only lps and soft corals. my other question is would 3 150 watt halides be ok or better? thanx

01/07/2012, 08:02 AM	#8
jimrawr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,887	I would get the 6 bulb __________________ Tank Info: 75g, 40g Sump, AquaMaxx Skimmer, Two Tunze 6095, ATI 8x52", Bubble Magus Dosing Pump, Apex Controller, Tunze ATO.

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01/05/2012, 06:08 PM	#2
ssminnow81 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 112	any advice appreciated asap

01/05/2012, 07:53 PM	#3
Harpo Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Butte Valley, Ca Posts: 698	I switched from a 3 x 150 hqi with 4 x 24 watt pc to a 6 x 80 ATI t5 for my 135 and the t5 is much superior. Mark

01/05/2012, 08:53 PM	#4
ssminnow81 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 112	really i thought it would be the other way around. the fixture im looking at is only 4 80 watt bulbs i dont know if that would be good enough.waht r the dem. of ur tank?

01/06/2012, 10:22 PM	#6
ssminnow81 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 112	anyone else

01/07/2012, 12:21 AM	#7
JImSampson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 1	I did a lot of research before purchasing. Aqua illumination leds Sol Blues might be worth looking into. I am a newby but I love mine.

01/07/2012, 06:02 PM	#9
errattiq Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, MA Posts: 91	I'd get the 6 bulb as well. Always take into account the possibility that you may want to try and keep other corals requiring higher lighting in the future. You can't go wrong the 6 bulb system in that sense. I'm also a fan of the t5's for their ability to be cost effective alternatives to halides and also producing less heat. good luck!