LF lighting

[The Grizz]

Looking for 2 - 48" fixture's. Either 6 or 8 bulb T5 HO unit's Have been looking into new but thought I would reach out to see if someone has something on hand.

[Kryptic4L]

i would be looking for something more powerful then 150 w with the set up your asking for imho

[whatcaneyedo]

His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.

Thank for catching that I was a little busy to reply.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.

It does DEPEND on what you want to grow. I have found the 150w MH to be slightly inferior to a 4 bulb HO T5 fixture. As per Grizzes inquiry of either wanting a T5 or MH if considering a MH go with the 250W,(150's are hard to sell when you will inevitably upgrade in the future) 6 or 8 bulb HO T5 would suffice.
Kevin

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

It does DEPEND on what you want to grow. I have found the 150w MH to be slightly inferior to a 4 bulb HO T5 fixture. As per Grizzes inquiry of either wanting a T5 or MH if considering a MH go with the 250W,(150's are hard to sell when you will inevitably upgrade in the future) 6 or 8 bulb HO T5 would suffice.
Kevin

Hey Kevin, I like to get all the opinion I can. Do you think 2 - 6 bulb t5's would be good enough for a short time until I can get a couple more set's of T5's. I would like to keep my canopy a low as possible, correct me if I am wrong but the T5's would be a better option for this reason.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Hey Kevin, I like to get all the opinion I can. Do you think 2 - 6 bulb t5's would be good enough for a short time until I can get a couple more set's of T5's. I would like to keep my canopy a low as possible, correct me if I am wrong but the T5's would be a better option for this reason.

Just look at fishytimes tank Greg.

20" deep and he is running 2-36" 6bulb units and he's got one of the nicest SPS tanks in Calgary IMO. Your tank is 2" shallower... 2-48" 6bulb units work just fine over an 8foot tank.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by jdigital

just look at fishytimes tank greg.

20" deep and he is running 2-36" 6bulb units and he's got one of the nicest sps tanks in calgary imo. Your tank is 2" shallower... 2-48" 6bulb units work just fine over an 8foot tank.

+1

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

+1

Thanks guys I just want to be 100% sure of the lighting as I dont want to do it twice. What to get it right the first time around.

[The Grizz]

Just looking for T5 HO's as I think this is the way I want to go.