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For starters the tank is in my bedroom and I don't want MH blinding me at 8am on a Saturday. So, I think t5 is for me, but which one. What brand do I get the best bang for my buck? I have a 125 it is only 18" deep. Will I be limited on my corals with just using t5? My light selection is limited due to the length(doesn't appear all makers have 72"). Would 60" have enough light? (just a thought) What do you guys run? I understand lighting isn't the place skimp but I still would like to be able to afford fish after I buy them;D lol. Any advice or input is greatly appreciated.

 

You could always run your lighting period like i do... my lights dont start coming on till 5pm, and finally go off at 1am. I only did that because im up mostly during those times anyway. IF thats the main issue look into that.

T5 will let you grow all varieties of coral, given enough power. I cant suggest a fixture to fit that because 6' is a long light. Maybe 2 36" fixtures with 4 bulbs each?

 

I would go with 2 4 bulb 36" fixtures if you can't find an 8 bulb 72" fixture.

Here is a link
AquaticLife T5 HO 72 T5 Nova 72 inch T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture T 5 Aquarium Light T 5 Aquarium Lighting
The 8X39W Aquaticlife fixture will take great care of you. Again you could go with 2 4X39W fixtures. You will not be limited by the lights.

 

aquatic life makes sweet t5's as does hamilton technology

 

Thats not a light..... THIS IS A LIIIGHT. lol that thing is huge. I would go with that or like stated 2 4 bulb 36" lights. I think one light would be best. Not sure what bulbs are made to fit that beast...

 

It use 8 36" T5HO bulbs.

 

I was referring to the 6' ones. Are there any aftermarket bulb manufactueres that make bulbs for it, like ATI or Geisman?

 

If your on a budget fishneedit makes some nice t5 fixtures.

 

thanks wasn't sure on what peoples opinion were on aquatic life and current. Lights are killing me so far this builds been cheap (saltwater standards that is)

 

I haven't seen 6 foot bulbs in T5HO just 60".