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NyteReefer
05/07/2008, 05:43 PM
Can 4 54w T-5's Sustain a RBTA in a 55g tank? 216 wts all together. Standard 55g

AliKat
05/07/2008, 06:17 PM
Good question. I was about to ask the same question.

How much watts of T-5's are needed to sustain an RBTA?

vincent6396
05/07/2008, 06:19 PM
Look into a nova extreme pro, has 6 bulbs, cost about 350. I have 1 of that and everything is doing great even the rbta.

sk8boarder
05/07/2008, 06:33 PM
I got my RBTA under PC's (285 Watts) in a 90 gal

vetdog
05/07/2008, 06:54 PM
absolutely. I have to keep moving corals because the anemone is growing so big.

osprey77
05/07/2008, 06:57 PM
yep, t-5's work very well for RBTA's

Gig 'em
05/07/2008, 07:16 PM
Of course!

05TurboS2K
05/07/2008, 07:21 PM
remember watt per gallon is a horrible measurement of light.

BTA's in general are very lenient on lighting.

MrRoo
05/07/2008, 10:18 PM
I have 2 RBTA and 1 GBTA under my T5's and they are doing well. I have the ReefGeek 4 T5 retrofit setup on my 55g.