Lighting for 6ft tank

Slyguy00 · #1 06-26-2015, 01:22 AM

So I'm currently thinking about switching from T5 over to halides. Was wondering peoples opinions on how many I should run over a 6ft tank. is 2 enough? Is 3 to much? Input would be appreciated.

Aquattro · #2 06-26-2015, 02:00 AM

3 for sure. Each will cover a 2x2 area with good reflectors.

lastlight · #3 06-26-2015, 02:18 AM

What bulbs will you run? I'd been considering it myself but actually bailed due to the Phoenix no longer being made.

Aquattro · #4 06-26-2015, 02:18 AM

400w. Radiums. Oh ya!

lastlight · #5 06-26-2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

400w. Radiums. Oh ya!

My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!

Aquattro · #6 06-26-2015, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!

Oh hey, DE 250w are great, I know a girl locally that runs them. Another woman up Island too. Pets and Ponds may have some Phoenix left in stock, you could buy them all.

Trevor W · #7 06-26-2015, 07:34 PM

I just bought 2 phoenix 250w bulbs from pets and ponds this week. Only place online in Canada that I have seen them still instock.

originalozzyo · #8 06-28-2015, 03:04 AM

Nice choice on going halides! I've run two lamps spaced equally over the tank and right now I'm only running one in a Hamilton Bali sun pendant right now. Using 400w plusrite 20k lamp which actually colours up to 14k halide. Very crisp white blue colour, bulbs can be ordered online