New and have a lighting question.

[Maximizer]

Hello everybody. I am new to reefing and this site. I have learned so much here just from reading everybody elses posts/questions. I have a question regarding my lights. I am in the slow process of setting up a 75g reef. I already have an aquatic life t5ho 4 bulb fixture. I have some ATI bulbs I will throw in it. Will this light be enough to grow softies and LPS. The tank is a standard 75, 48"x18"x20". Any advise and input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Should be enough for SPS also.

 

[Maximizer]

Thank you. I really wasn't sure because I see people with 6 bulbs on the same size tank and I couldn't find anybody using an aquatic life fixture.

 

[kschweer]

You should be able to grow just about any type of coral under that light. Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Maximizer]

Thanks for the help. Saves me some money not having to buy another light haha.

 

[twilliard]

Well people haven't asked one of the most important questions ...
What ATI bulbs are you putting in it (spectrum) and how old are the lamps

 

[Maximizer]

The fixture is probably right around a year old. The brand new ATI bulbs are 2 blue plus, 1 aqua blue special, and 1 purple plus

 

[Maximizer]

I am thinking of getting Skimz SN143 Monzter Mini Protein Skimmer. Do you think this would be enough for my tank?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yea, you'd be able to get away with using that skimmer. Should be just fine.

 

[Maximizer]

I haven't seen anybody use that particular skimmer yet. I will post a review when I get it and see it in action.