4 or 6 Bulb T5 on a 125???

Twiegs · 02/08/2014, 10:55 AM

Setting up a new 125 gallon tank 72"x18"x24" and will be using a 60" ATI Sunpower. I'm wondering if a 4 bulb fixture will be enough or should I go 6 bulb? The plans are to have a mixed reef.

Thanks!

rtparty · 02/08/2014, 11:01 AM

6 bulbs for sure. 4 won't cover the 18" front to back.

DENIZSEAMAR · 02/08/2014, 11:57 AM

I have tried 4X ion shorter and smaller volume with Sps only, i could see them begging for more . With 6 bulbs now I can clearly see the encrusted part of the acro is slightly acting as if sunflower to direction of the sun,

Twiegs · 02/08/2014, 06:05 PM

That was my thoughts exactly. Thanks for confirming!

02/08/2014, 10:55 AM	#1
Twiegs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 291	4 or 6 Bulb T5 on a 125??? Setting up a new 125 gallon tank 72"x18"x24" and will be using a 60" ATI Sunpower. I'm wondering if a 4 bulb fixture will be enough or should I go 6 bulb? The plans are to have a mixed reef. Thanks!

02/08/2014, 11:01 AM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	6 bulbs for sure. 4 won't cover the 18" front to back. __________________ 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+

02/08/2014, 11:57 AM	#3
DENIZSEAMAR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 97	I have tried 4X ion shorter and smaller volume with Sps only, i could see them begging for more . With 6 bulbs now I can clearly see the encrusted part of the acro is slightly acting as if sunflower to direction of the sun,

02/08/2014, 06:05 PM	#4
Twiegs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 291	That was my thoughts exactly. Thanks for confirming!