Are my t5 enough for my new tank

windcoast reefs · #1 06-01-2011, 06:36 AM

Hey everyone,

I just upgraded to a tank to is 36 inches long and I have a 24" 4 bulb t5.
Do you think that this fixture is sufficient for my new tank if I raise it up further from the tank?

lastlight · #2 06-01-2011, 06:51 AM

how deep and wide is the tank?

what type of fixture is it?

windcoast reefs · #3 06-01-2011, 06:56 AM

The tank is 18 inches wide by 17 inches deep.
It is a sunlight supply 24" 4 t5 fixture

lastlight · #4 06-01-2011, 07:04 AM

Personally I think it'd be fine for LPS and softies. Not so sure about SPS tho...

windcoast reefs · #5 06-01-2011, 07:11 AM

Okay, that answers my question! I wasn't planning on doing any sps for the time being anyways.

TheMikey · #6 06-01-2011, 01:21 PM

You could probably keep SPS high up in the tank with a 4 Bulb fixture but you won't be able to keep them lower than 8" under the water probably.

windcoast reefs · #7 06-02-2011, 12:27 AM

Okay, My main concern was that the tank would look strange without a fixture the entire length of the tank. But I guess the only way I can find out is to get the new tank set up and running!