Lighting Choices

Jkraft136 · 12/17/2009, 09:24 PM

Ok i'm currently running my 75g with a 4bulb t5. Im told that i don't have enough lights to get clams and sps to thrive. I'm going to be upgrade my tank sometime next year to a 120g. I'm wondering what would be better a 8 bulb t5 or 2 250w mhs?

James77 · 12/17/2009, 09:59 PM

Are you using individual reflectors and active cooling? What brand bulbs? 6 bulbs is better on a 75g, but it is for nothing without good reflectors and cooling.

If you do go to a 120g(great size), 8x54 watt T5s would allow you to keep anything. If you go halides, 2x250s in Lumenarc Minis or Lumenmax would work well.

12/17/2009, 09:24 PM	#1
Jkraft136 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 313	Lighting Choices Ok i'm currently running my 75g with a 4bulb t5. Im told that i don't have enough lights to get clams and sps to thrive. I'm going to be upgrade my tank sometime next year to a 120g. I'm wondering what would be better a 8 bulb t5 or 2 250w mhs?

12/17/2009, 09:59 PM	#2
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Are you using individual reflectors and active cooling? What brand bulbs? 6 bulbs is better on a 75g, but it is for nothing without good reflectors and cooling. If you do go to a 120g(great size), 8x54 watt T5s would allow you to keep anything. If you go halides, 2x250s in Lumenarc Minis or Lumenmax would work well. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater