t5 or mh for sps?

[Cichlids]

is it ok to use a t5 setup on sps or is it to limiting? thanks

[supernovabjt]

What size tank? How deep is it?
Generally as long as you have individual reflectors you will be fine, but it depends on the tank.

[Cichlids]

tank is 100gal 48x24x20

[t4zalews]

Ive always prefered both...halides and T5 for supplements

[supernovabjt]

Is that 20" deep? If so, you will be fine with individually reflected t5s, although you may need 8 of them to span 24".

[returnofsid]

8X54 watt T5HO, with individual reflectors, or an ICR (individually contoured reflectors) will be more than enough to grow any SPS you want.

[Obsession203]

I tried both and at the start could only get growth with only T5's, finally got use to MH but T5's i feel are safer plus if you are not overdriving the t5 bulbs they last a lot longer.

[Dont Ask Me]

If going t-5 alone make sure you have good bulbs and lots of them, personally i would be going with a MH or 2 with t-5 supplementing them.