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T5HO Bulbs?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Fence13, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. Jan 31, 2013 #1
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    So question on T5HO bulbs. I'm getting ready to add LPS corals to my tank and I was wondering if the T5HO 4x39 watt bulbs that came standard in fixtures were enough for an LPS tank. The fixture currently has two actinic bulbs and two 10k bulbs. Should I upgrade these to some better bulbs?
     
  2. Jan 31, 2013 #2
    Pete H.

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    Might need a bit more information. What size tank? How deep? and how wide? I would think however, that in general 4 t5ho bulbs would be enough for LPS.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2013 #3
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    hah yea sorry forgot that part. 40br that's about 14.5" deep from the top of the water.
     
  4. Jan 31, 2013 #4
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    My 40B is lit by Tek fixture- 6 x39 watt T5 HO . 4 bulbs is acceptable...light spread will be ok Par is what you need to know from light output. Some bulbs are better than others... I use ATI and GE's 6500K.


    http://www.reefgeek.com/



    Reef Central has thread especially for T5 lighting by the Grim Reefer aka Steve Larson
     
  5. Feb 1, 2013 #5
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    thanks ill check it out!
     
  6. Feb 1, 2013 #6
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    +1 and then some:


    Here is Steve's website talking about bulbs and combinations:

    http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarsen00/site/


    I use 4x 54w now over a 72g mixed reef - SPS are fine along with LPS and softies.


    Bulbs are ATI Blue Plus, ATI Coral Plus and Giesemann Aquablue Plus.


    -Eric
     

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