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luvreefs23 · 04-24-2008, 02:00 PM

If i got this for my 90 gallon 48x18x24 Tek Light T5 fixtures by Sunlight Supply - Salty Critter - Your Saltwater Specialists the 8x54 watt version could i keep clams and sps?

IBMGeek · 04-24-2008, 03:01 PM

Man thats a lot of bulbs, I got only 4 bulbs and it puts out plenty of light, Im pretty sure you can keep clams with that setup.

luvreefs23 · 04-24-2008, 03:45 PM

What kinda corals are u keeping in your 90 ibmgeek?

IBMGeek · 04-24-2008, 03:51 PM

Right now I only have lps,and soft corals. I also have 1 sps.

I use to have sps which were doing good but died I think because of nitrates.

luvreefs23 · 04-24-2008, 04:02 PM

Wow, so i mite even be able to get away with a 6 bulb configuration and save some money huh?

IBMGeek · 04-24-2008, 06:13 PM

Yeah you could probably get away with 6 bulbs. There pretty bright, and that tek fixture is good.

luvreefs23 · 04-25-2008, 01:55 PM

On your tek fixture, do u run it over open water? I c there is a protective guard u can buy for the endcaps or something....did u bother? My lfs said to get some piece of plexi glass cut on the ends to protect them and leave the bulbs open so i dont block any light.....whats your opinion?

Iraf · 04-25-2008, 02:16 PM

buy the cover!!

I have the 6 bulb setup and I've already had to replace my end caps once

luvreefs23 · 04-25-2008, 02:25 PM

u dont think getting the plexi glass end pieces cut would work?

IBMGeek · 04-25-2008, 04:43 PM

That tek fixture should come with waterproof endcaps. I dont bother putting the plexiglass on it since it blocks some of the light. Wipe the reflectors 1 once a month and you should be fine. If your willing to sacrifice a little bit of light then get the plexi shield.

I keep mine about 3-4" from top of tank.