t5 question

[Reef Lagoon llc]

i would like to switch t5 on a tank build i am doing the tank is 4'7"x4'7"x2'4" please let me know what combo you think would be good i wanna get away from the mh lighting.thanks

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

Depending on how high the lights with be you could use a 8 bulb fixture. As far as bulb choice that would be more personal choice but you will want to use good bulbs like ati.

 

[Downbeach]

What about using LED's?

 

[Reef Lagoon llc]

led's are still to high in price, the t5's i would hang right above the tank.

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

You may need two fixture to get good coverage. It will also depend on what corals you will keep.

 

[Reef Lagoon llc]

mixed reef,i am fine with 2 fixtures

 

[returnofsid]

I use two Sunlight Supply Tek5 fixtures, a 6 bulb and 4 bulb, over my 200DD with dimensions of 48"X36"X27"tall. I can grow anything, including high light demanding Acropora, on the sand bed. Obviously, my tank dimensions are different than yours but I'm sure a couple fixtures would be just fine.

I run 50/50
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue Special