T5 + LED fixture for 40 breeder

mushumatt · 01/18/2015, 01:19 PM

Hey guys, I have a quick question I have been researching for awhile and I can't find a definitive answer. I am looking to do a T5 HO light with led supplemation.
I am torn between a 4 bulb or 6 bulb fixture with dual current 12K daylight led strip. I like the led fixtures, but I believe I can get the best of both worlds with a combination fixture.

Really the question is mainly a 4 or 6 bulb fixture. My intuition is telling me to just do the 6 bulb. My end goal is to be able to control the T5 and LEDs with an apex controller to simulate the full light cycle.

Tank: 40 breeder
Livestock plans: Sps, some Lps, zoanthids, maybe a rbta. Im not worried about the Zoas, lps, but the Sps and rbta I would be worried about.

01/18/2015, 01:19 PM	#1
mushumatt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Posts: 670	T5 + LED fixture for 40 breeder Hey guys, I have a quick question I have been researching for awhile and I can't find a definitive answer. I am looking to do a T5 HO light with led supplemation. I am torn between a 4 bulb or 6 bulb fixture with dual current 12K daylight led strip. I like the led fixtures, but I believe I can get the best of both worlds with a combination fixture. Really the question is mainly a 4 or 6 bulb fixture. My intuition is telling me to just do the 6 bulb. My end goal is to be able to control the T5 and LEDs with an apex controller to simulate the full light cycle. Tank: 40 breeder Livestock plans: Sps, some Lps, zoanthids, maybe a rbta. Im not worried about the Zoas, lps, but the Sps and rbta I would be worried about. __________________ Lets Go Mountaineers WVU Audi Sport/ACNA/NEQ Current Tank Info: 40 BR w/20L sump