t5 lighting question

Waddleboy · 06/23/2012, 05:31 PM

I am looking to put t5 over my 150 gal tank. 72x18x24. I am planning a retro fit and i am thinking for 8x36" bulbs. I am planning on using ATI bulbs. I was originally thinking fowlr but now may be looking into some sps and lps. Will this be enough for the tank or do i need to look into other lighting sorts. Thanks for the help

lighthouze08 · 06/23/2012, 07:16 PM

why not 8x60 inches bulbs?

Waddleboy · 06/23/2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lighthouze08

why not 8x60 inches bulbs?

that would work but its the same wattage so the same question still applies with how much light would that give me

gonpostal · 06/23/2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Waddleboy

that would work but its the same wattage so the same question still applies with how much light would that give me

36" bulbs = 39w
60" bulbs = 80w
The 60" bulbs would give you twice the wattage. IMO 6 good 60" bulbs with good reflectors would be enough for LPS and most SPS. Since you're doing a retro you could try 6 bulbs and if you want more light later on just add 2 more.

Waddleboy · 06/23/2012, 08:54 PM

yes haha your totally right. guess i was more tired than i thought. What would be considered good reflectors?

gonpostal · 06/23/2012, 09:08 PM

I've heard good things about these.

Globel · 06/23/2012, 11:09 PM

U can.get them on ebay for under 200 with bulbs and you can drill them.right into your hood

Waddleboy · 06/24/2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Globel

U can.get them on ebay for under 200 with bulbs and you can drill them.right into your hood

get what?

06/23/2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Waddleboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 766	t5 lighting question I am looking to put t5 over my 150 gal tank. 72x18x24. I am planning a retro fit and i am thinking for 8x36" bulbs. I am planning on using ATI bulbs. I was originally thinking fowlr but now may be looking into some sps and lps. Will this be enough for the tank or do i need to look into other lighting sorts. Thanks for the help

06/23/2012, 07:16 PM	#2
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	why not 8x60 inches bulbs? __________________ _____________

06/23/2012, 09:08 PM	#6
gonpostal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 550	I've heard good things about these. __________________ Current tank: 40 breeder, 20 long sump, Eheim Compact+ 3000 return pump, Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT skimmer, 2x Koralia Evolution 600, Viparspectra T300 LEDs.

06/23/2012, 08:54 PM	#5
Waddleboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 766	yes haha your totally right. guess i was more tired than i thought. What would be considered good reflectors?

06/23/2012, 11:09 PM	#7
Globel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 44	U can.get them on ebay for under 200 with bulbs and you can drill them.right into your hood