50 gal rubbermaid frag tank question?

[dylan29]

Hello all!

I just have a few questions about lighting and flow for an sps dominant frag tank.

So i am trying to decide between a 6x32" ati t5 fixture or a 4x48" ati t5 fixture and i would also like to see any input on any other t5 fixtures

Also i was trying to figure out powerheads that will give me a decent flow with a mag9 powering the return line with about 500 gph reaching the frag tank after powering the reactors via maniflod. i was thinking about two sicce voyager 2

Dimensions: 52"x31"x12"

Thanks!!

 

[bearjohnson]

[h=2]Current Nova Extreme 48" 8 bulb T5 W/Moon Lights[/h]I have no use for this fixture and it's time to offer it up to someone who can put it to good use. The fans are whisper quiet, everything works as it should and the fixture is in great condition. Two of the bulbs are no good and will need replacing. I'm asking $250 and it retails for $500.

If you are interested, feel free to PM me.

 

[dylan29]

Thank you for the offer bearjohnson, but wouldn't that be a little of an overkill and if not please let me know for i am not well acquainted with t5 fixtures and if it will work im curious as to what will be a good bulb combo? Thanks

 

[bearjohnson]

When it comes to SPS I don't think there is any such thing as over-kill. I was just thinking for what you'd spend on a 6 0r a 4 bulb you could probably spend the same amount (or less depending on which manufacturer you choose) on the 8 bulb.

Bulb combo's are really a matter of preference. I like to keep things simple so whites and blue (actinic) are generally the only way I go.

 

[Pumbooris]

Definitely go bigger its always better plus if you dont need alot of light right away you could just run some of the bulbs and turn on the rest once your frag tank geta filled/grown more

 

[dylan29]

Oh ok cool it just seemed like overkill to me and pm was sent

 

[dylan29]

And what pumps would yall suggest for flow?

 

[dylan29]

Bump