Confused T5 Lighting Question???

chef19872002 · 04/30/2006, 07:20 AM

I am getting ready to set up my first tank with t5 lighting but am confused on how to set this up my tank dimensions are 36x36x18 should I go with just a tek light fixture complete unit if so how many bulb setup would everyone recommend or shoulc I get multiple units and stagger them thru out the whole tank because of the depth and how many bulbs suggestions would be very helpful
Thanks
Tom

dwdenny · 04/30/2006, 07:26 AM

Well it all depends on what you want to keep. As I read those dimensions the tank is 18" Deep correct and 36" Wide. If that is the case then you can do a 8X39w fixture or if you have or going to build a canopy 8X39w retro. If you are going to keep LPS run the lamps on a regular T5 ballast if SPS then run them on IC 660 HTH

chef19872002 · 04/30/2006, 07:41 AM

My tank is 36" in length and what I meant by depth is 36" front to back and tall is 18" hope that helps more Tom

DesertBandits · 04/30/2006, 10:24 PM

I would get 39x8 retrofit so you could space them evenly over the tank. You aren't gonna find any fixtures to fit a square tank, the bulbs will be grouped too tightly (for a rectangle).

04/30/2006, 07:20 AM	#1
chef19872002 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Holts Summit Mo Posts: 123	Confused T5 Lighting Question??? I am getting ready to set up my first tank with t5 lighting but am confused on how to set this up my tank dimensions are 36x36x18 should I go with just a tek light fixture complete unit if so how many bulb setup would everyone recommend or shoulc I get multiple units and stagger them thru out the whole tank because of the depth and how many bulbs suggestions would be very helpful Thanks Tom

04/30/2006, 07:26 AM	#2
dwdenny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Edinburg, Texas Posts: 1,369	Well it all depends on what you want to keep. As I read those dimensions the tank is 18" Deep correct and 36" Wide. If that is the case then you can do a 8X39w fixture or if you have or going to build a canopy 8X39w retro. If you are going to keep LPS run the lamps on a regular T5 ballast if SPS then run them on IC 660 HTH __________________ "Attitude determine altitude" Visit MAAST.org just click the "Red House" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder in the works

04/30/2006, 07:41 AM	#3
chef19872002 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Holts Summit Mo Posts: 123	My tank is 36" in length and what I meant by depth is 36" front to back and tall is 18" hope that helps more Tom

04/30/2006, 10:24 PM	#4
DesertBandits Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 430	I would get 39x8 retrofit so you could space them evenly over the tank. You aren't gonna find any fixtures to fit a square tank, the bulbs will be grouped too tightly (for a rectangle).