T5 lights for nano

[Darsh]

Hi all!

I’m trying to figure out a t5 lighting option for a friend. The tank is 60x25x30cm or 24x10x12 inches.
If going for only t5, are there any products to fit this size? I’m thinking of a light with 24w bulbs.
Also, would you recommend 2, 3 or even 4 tubes?
Thanks!

 

[therootcause]

Which of the dimensions are L x W x H?

 

[Darsh]

Which of the dimensions are L x W x H?

Exactly in that order

 

[therootcause]

Excellent. That's a tiny tank. 15 gallons? 2 bulb 24" T5 10" above the tank or if they want more spectral range a 4 bulb with a mix of bulbs. I love T5 and have them over my reef in combination with LED's. With something that small I would def get a par meter to ensure I wasn't blasting my corals.

 

[therootcause]

Here is an option. I have had a 6 bulb sunblaze that was an excellent fixture. You want T5 HO and a mix of bulbs designed for coral growth.

https://hydrobuilder.com/grow-light-bulbs-ballasts-hoods/fluorescent-grow-lights.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBmNDtm7H46wPbEZgXIwCCUEKvsFtWWiOc6vFbq8IrNJUG9oGWMEhBBoCp2sQAvD_BwE

 

[MoshJosh]

I am using a Vivosun 2 bulb 24" fixture on my 29 gallon, ATI coral plus and blue plus bulbs.

Looks like Vivosun doesn't make T5s anymore, but this looks similar:

 

[MoshJosh]

Here is an option. I have had a 6 bulb sunblaze that was an excellent fixture. You want T5 HO and a mix of bulbs designed for coral growth.

https://hydrobuilder.com/grow-light-bulbs-ballasts-hoods/fluorescent-grow-lights.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBmNDtm7H46wPbEZgXIwCCUEKvsFtWWiOc6vFbq8IrNJUG9oGWMEhBBoCp2sQAvD_BwE

Something like this is probably a better option though!

 

[Darsh]

Thanks! That’s exactly the type of thing I’m looking for except that’s 31” and the length of the tank is 24”.
Do you know of something like this but one size down?

 

[Darsh]

I am using a Vivosun 2 bulb 24" fixture on my 29 gallon, ATI coral plus and blue plus bulbs.

Looks like Vivosun doesn't make T5s anymore, but this looks similar:

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

 

[MoshJosh]

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

Mine sits on poly carbonate like right on the rim:

Picture when I get home

 

[MoshJosh]

Mine sits on poly carbonate like right on the rim:

Picture when I get home

 

[Midrats]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

 

[oreo54]

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

Topdogsellers on Amazon/eBay carries the Odyssey line of t5's

Odyssea T5 Quad 6500K Aquarium Fish Light HO LED Freshwater Plant 24 36 48 72 | eBay

An aluminum reflector is used to increase reflectivity over other materials. All parts are plug and play for easy maintenance. 110V only. Optional hanging kit is available for those that needs to suspend the fixture.

www.ebay.com

Probably get some different bulbs.

4 tubes out of stock. Bit overkill anyways

T5 Dual 24 Aquarium Light Marine FOWLR Cichlid White Blue 2x 24W Odyssea | eBay

T5 Dual 24" 48W - Marine / Cichlid Version. T5 Dual 48 6500K Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Discus Tetra 2x 54W Odyssea. 1x T5 24W 10000K lamp. 1x T5 24W Actinic lamp. Standard T5 sockets. 1x 24" T5 Dual fixture.

www.ebay.com

 

[Darsh]

Wow quite a few good options. Thanks everyone!

 

[The Opinionated Reefer]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

Best option by far!

 

[Darsh]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

Best option by far!

Yes, also the priciest XD

 

[The Opinionated Reefer]

Yes, also the priciest XD

Look for used one. The difference in output par between a sunpower and other t5 units is massive.

 

[oreo54]

Look for used one. The difference in output par between a sunpower and other t5 units is massive.

100w over a 12" deep 10gal tank ..
I believe one can afford to lose some...

On a technical note, would like to see a comparison to these

https://growershouse.com/sun-blaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-2-ft-1-lamp-strip-light-w-reflector

For clarity yea ATI fixtures are top notch.

 

[Darsh]

100w over a 12" deep 10gal tank ..
I believe one can afford to lose some...

On a technical note, would like to see a comparison to these

https://growershouse.com/sun-blaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-2-ft-1-lamp-strip-light-w-reflector

For clarity yea ATI fixtures are top notch.

Yea I think 2 would would be enough for this size.
Those sound interesting, if I understand correctly you can link them together and put as many as you want/will fit?

 

[oreo54]

Yea I think 2 would would be enough for this size.
Those sound interesting, if I understand correctly you can link them together and put as many as you want/will fit?

AFAICT .yes.