SPS in 28g?

[TheReefGeek]

Yeah, but the cost of the individual reflectors added up quick! Unless you know where to get them cheaper.

Plus I have VHO endcaps, although if cheap enough I could buy T5 endcaps, havent found anywhere reasonably priced though.

How many T5 bulbs would you run?

[rickjames]

Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Does glass lower the PAR as much as acrylic?

Probably more because it is less clear. Basically you don't want anything between the bulb and the water.

History shows that those that start with fluorescent lighting eventually upgrade to metal halide. IMO it is simply the nicest and most versatile lighting for a reef system.

[TheReefGeek]

For now I am going to go softy/LPS tank to keep the cost down, and just order 2, 75w VHO tubes.

SPS will have to wait until I setup my 3ft 50g.