t-5 over a 180

[riche]

I found a 72" aquatic life 8bulb t-5 local and for the price I cant pass it up.

My question is 8 36"bulbs 4 on each side be enough for a mixed reef?

I have a 4ft led that is going to go in the canopy for supplement to get the led color from the blue and the shimmer its just like a exotonic 48" led, its 10k white and blue and can be dimmed to my liking.

 

[mcarroll]

What size tank?

Generally, 4 or 6 bulbs per side would be the way to go, but it does depend on the tank.

 

[riche]

180 gallon 6x2x2

 

[mcarroll]

If it's so cheap you just can't not buy it, then it wouldn't hurt to put a frag under it and see what happens.

But I would definitely not build a tank based on that light. Plan for an upgrade as soon as you can.

If you won't be able to upgrade, I wouldn't bother with this light at all....just save up for something better.