T5's for SPS???

[jaguars4263]

I was thinking of going to t5's. Would a 6x54watt fixture be able to support a mostly SPS tank?? 75 gallon tank 48Lx19Hx18W. I was looking at the TEK from sunlight supply with ATI bulbs.

Thanks for the help Don:wink:

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Those lights should be fine for SPS. Tek and ATI are excellent brands.

 

[Poseidon]

I don't think it can... Unless you want a tank that looks like my old 90 did.


6 T5's in a DIY Fixture that I made.


(This picture was taken before a re-scape that you see above.)

 

[.Marshall]

Considering you said 75g and that 90g has a good 3-4 inches on that 75 as far as water column height goes I think you should be fine. But to make sure of it, nothing wrong with going 8x54

 

[returnofsid]

I ran a 75 gallon, predominately SPS tank, for several years, with a Sunlight Supply Tek5, 6 bulb. Make sure you're looking at the Tek5 and not the Tek, as there is a difference. The Tek5 is actually made for reef tanks, and has 2 cords, 2 switches. The Tek is made for agricultural use and only has 1 cord, 1 switch. The hardware also isn't stainless steel so not as corrosion resistant with saltwater.

That same fixture, along with a 4 bulb Tek5, is now over my 200 Deep Dimension, also predominately SPS and 27" deep! I can grow any SPS I want, including high light demanding Acropora torts, on the bottom of the tank.

I wouldn't bother going with an 8 bulb Tek5 as it's wider than the 75 and will be a waste of light, spilling over. The 6 bulb Tek5 is perfect over a 75 or 90.

Here's a Flickr Link to my old 75, http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlhamilton/sets/72157603597332504/

and my 200DD, http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlhamilton/sets/72157621121293901/

 

[Dave3112]

You will be just fine with a 6 bulb fixture on a 75. I am running a 12x39W on my 125 right now and I everything looks great. My SPS are growing like crazy and the colors are better than ever. I liked my halides but I love the T5s.

 

[jaguars4263]

Yes its a tek5 im looking from bulkreefsupply or marine depot about the same price. Thanks for the info:bigsmile:

I ran a 75 gallon, predominately SPS tank, for several years, with a Sunlight Supply Tek5, 6 bulb. Make sure you're looking at the Tek5 and not the Tek, as there is a difference. The Tek5 is actually made for reef tanks, and has 2 cords, 2 switches. The Tek is made for agricultural use and only has 1 cord, 1 switch. The hardware also isn't stainless steel so not as corrosion resistant with saltwater.

That same fixture, along with a 4 bulb Tek5, is now over my 200 Deep Dimension, also predominately SPS and 27" deep! I can grow any SPS I want, including high light demanding Acropora torts, on the bottom of the tank.

I wouldn't bother going with an 8 bulb Tek5 as it's wider than the 75 and will be a waste of light, spilling over. The 6 bulb Tek5 is perfect over a 75 or 90.

Here's a Flickr Link to my old 75, 75 Gallon Reef Tank - a set on Flickr

and my 200DD, 200 Gallon Deep Dimension - a set on Flickr

 

[jaguars4263]

Tank looks AWESOME! Thanks for the help:wink:

I don't think it can... Unless you want a tank that looks like my old 90 did.


6 T5's in a DIY Fixture that I made.


(This picture was taken before a re-scape that you see above.)

 

[skinz78]

I just removed my 6 bulb T5 setup from my 120g tank and it supported SPS's just fine in the larger tank. I upgraded to LED's though.

 

[cdness]

I ran a 4 lamp T-5 Tek on mine for at least 3 years and all was good. 6 lamps should be great!

 

[.Marshall]

I ran a 75 gallon, predominately SPS tank, for several years, with a Sunlight Supply Tek5, 6 bulb. Make sure you're looking at the Tek5 and not the Tek, as there is a difference. The Tek5 is actually made for reef tanks, and has 2 cords, 2 switches. The Tek is made for agricultural use and only has 1 cord, 1 switch. The hardware also isn't stainless steel so not as corrosion resistant with saltwater.

That same fixture, along with a 4 bulb Tek5, is now over my 200 Deep Dimension, also predominately SPS and 27" deep! I can grow any SPS I want, including high light demanding Acropora torts, on the bottom of the tank.

I wouldn't bother going with an 8 bulb Tek5 as it's wider than the 75 and will be a waste of light, spilling over. The 6 bulb Tek5 is perfect over a 75 or 90.

Here's a Flickr Link to my old 75, 75 Gallon Reef Tank - a set on Flickr

and my 200DD, 200 Gallon Deep Dimension - a set on Flickr

That was a wonderful album to look through, I hope one day my 75 will look that good! 6 T5's you say?! even better.. can I askwhat bulb combo you used? Thank you!!! Loved looking through the album..

 

[MBG75]

If you go with the 6 bulb tek. Get the tek elite with the cooling fans.
The active cooling maintains par longer than non cooled version
6 bulb on a 75 with ATI bulbs will support sps no problem.

 

[jaguars4263]

Everyone is saying 6 would be fine. so would 4 work or no???? Also what bulb combos would be best?

Thanks for the help Don

I just removed my 6 bulb T5 setup from my 120g tank and it supported SPS's just fine in the larger tank. I upgraded to LED's though.

 

[MBG75]

Everyone is saying 6 would be fine. so would 4 work or no???? Also what bulb combos would be best?

Thanks for the help Don

6 bulb for sps and clams. 4 bulb for Lps and softies.

What color look u want?

 

[Ryan2112]

i run a 4 bulb t5 3 KZ super blues 1 KZ fiji purple with sps just fine. all my sps are keep at mid to high on the rocks. on reefgeek.com it says a ATI 6 bulb t5 fixture Common Sizing Guideline: soft coral tanks up to 160 gallons, mixed reef tanks up to 130 gallons and SPS dominated tanks up to 110 gallons. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 30" with carefully planned placement of corals.

 

[jaguars4263]

Do you have a picture of your tank????

i run a 4 bulb t5 3 KZ super blues 1 KZ fiji purple with sps just fine. all my sps are keep at mid to high on the rocks. on reefgeek.com it says a ATI 6 bulb t5 fixture Common Sizing Guideline: soft coral tanks up to 160 gallons, mixed reef tanks up to 130 gallons and SPS dominated tanks up to 110 gallons. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 30" with carefully planned placement of corals.

 

[Ryan2112]

Do you have a picture of your tank????

yes here are some all photos taking with a iphone 4 out of water and in water in a lifeproof case. i hope all photos work.

Full tank shot

pearlberry july 12 2012

pearlberry aug.14 2012

meteor shower july 14 2012

meteor shower aug. 14 2012

bottom middle not sure what it is. july 12 2014

aug. 14 2012

Random stuff

 

[jaguars4263]

Looks good ryan,:xd:thanks for posting!!!

 

[jaguars4263]

So i just bought my 6 54W TEK T5 fixture. I havent bought the bulbs yet.When i do im going with the ATI,what color combos should i go with to grow SPS well??

 

[Ryan2112]

When I get my 6 bulb I'm going with all kz bulbs only $2 bucks more each then the ati at my lfs but 4 super blues 1 Fiji purple and 1 new gen. Or for a little better growth 3 blue 1 purple 2 new gen. I like the color combo both blue with a nice clean white in the mix.