Will this be enough light?

Aquaria · #1 09-08-2011, 05:52 PM

I keep a ponci about 8 inchs from a 4 bulb fixture and well it lives definitely is not thriving been no new growth 6 months hasn't even started to encrust yet so my guess would be no to sps unless it's on the top 1/4 of ur tank and low light sps at that

Aquaria · #2 09-08-2011, 06:01 PM

Also the led thread going in the reef section has ALOT of info on LED and HQI price diff and pro n cons it's a very imformative thread if ur considering sps then I would have a look at an HQI or LED fixture

ensquire · #3 09-09-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquaria

Also the led thread going in the reef section has ALOT of info on LED and HQI price diff and pro n cons it's a very imformative thread if ur considering sps then I would have a look at an HQI or LED fixture

I have been following the LED threads closely and like the technology,, especially with the power rates that we pay here due to generated power. I know I will eventually get there, just want to get started with what I have.
I have an Odysea 250 W MH on my other tank and like it but the heat issue and the cost of powering another MH fixture are what make me ask if the T5 will get me started.
Are you thinking of upgrading your lighting?