How many T-5's ? [Archive] - Reef Central Online Community

edemeterjr

03/14/2009, 01:16 PM

I am setting up a 75 gallon SPS only aquarium. I would like to use T-5's. How many should I use and what color combinations should I use?
Thanks

fordp

03/14/2009, 01:19 PM

What are the tanks dimensions?

edemeterjr

03/14/2009, 01:24 PM

The tank is 48" long x 18" high x 18" wide

noboddi

03/14/2009, 02:43 PM

It all depends on what you stock with

edemeterjr

03/14/2009, 04:33 PM

All SPS

dinesh_jay

03/14/2009, 05:17 PM

I would use 6x39W at least, 6X54W is better with good reflectors. Nova extreme pro fixtures are good.

jcjule

03/14/2009, 05:18 PM

whatever you do stay away of the slimpak tubes (by current)
specially if runned using ice caps

Joel A

03/14/2009, 05:30 PM

i too have a 75 gallon tank and am going to keep all SPS.

I'm going to buy an ATI sunpower, 6x54 watt model. If you have the money it's a great fixture, if you can swing a tad more, a powermodule is even nicer.

crvz

03/14/2009, 08:38 PM

6x54W would be the best bet. You couldnt really fit more in there with individual reflectors (assuming the reflectors are in the 2.5"-3" range), but 6 would be fine in any case. I'd look at a high quality fixture (tek, ati, etc.) or going with a retrofit, personally.

Ratpack

03/14/2009, 08:46 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14610780#post14610780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jcjule
whatever you do stay away of the slimpak tubes (by current)
specially if runned using ice caps

Just curious, what is wrong with the Current bulbs?