T5 6 Bulbs Best Brand/Combo?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by MoJoe, Feb 19, 2010.

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  1. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    Thanks for all the help/suggestions everyone.

    I was wondering if you think 6 bulbs would be too much light for a standard 55g with depth of about 20"?
     
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  3. RHorton

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    personally you could never have enough light lol.;D j/k

    having 6 gives you allot of bulb options and combos that you can try. It also enables you to keep just about anything in your tank.
     
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    Thx, should I worry about bleaching certain corals with that amount of light?
     
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    yes, best rule of thumb would be to start the corals on the bottom of the tank and slowly over the weeks move them up to where you want them, depending on there lighting requirements.
     
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    ATI blue+ bulbs put out enough light (PAR) on their own that they can easily support even demanding SPS with no other bulbs in that combo, but it would be pretty blue.
     
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    Trying to fit 6 t5s over a std 55g is going to be tight.

    I have seen 4x54w of t5ho support SPS dominant 55gs.
     
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  9. RHorton

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    I agree, I have seen some sps dominate ones also with a 4 light fixture, some 6 light fixtures over hang on the 55 gal.

    Hey Mojoe do you know what kind of fixture it is?
     
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    My lights as of 11/23/09;
    All are Giesemann Power Chrome

    Front Fixture (turns on first);
    Aquablue +
    Actinic +

    Back Fixture (turns on 45 min. after front fixture)
    Aquablue +
    Pure Actinic

    6 bulbs on a 55 may be a tad intense, unless you go more blue.
     
  12. MoJoe

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    Beautiful tank! How many bulbs is on that total and how many gallons is that?