Lightning Question.

[ghost427]

Thinking about getting a tek T5 fixture. I have a 65 gallon lps and softie tank. I'm thinking of 4x39, or 6x39 watt. Which one would be better suited for my setup.

 

[nick]

i dont know about your setup. but i have a 20 (16" high) i went from 130 pc to 250 mh and all my lps and softys are doing sooooo much better. they have growth that i could only imagine with the pc. what ever you get, make sure to slowly acclimate your corals.

 

[Brian]

I would go with the 6 x 39 setup.

If it's possible... go with the Halides. The shimmer is worth it alone. 2 - 175 watt MH and 2 -  39 watt T5 sounds really nice. 

But if you are already set on the T5's alone then go with the higher watts. You will want to upgrade for sure... so you might as well do it right the first time! ;D

 

[RichT]

Make sure you mount them very close to the water surface (if your going with t5 alone)

 

[kabal2]

6x39 t5s or get MH both are really good lights

Gabriel

 

[ghost427]

Thanks guys,

Will 6x39 be a shock to the corals? Right now I have 2x96 pc's.

 

[Brian]

Nah, you have 192 watts right now.. going up to 234 watts shouldn't be a big deal.