Upgrading to 40 gallon breeder

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  1. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    I am trying to decide what lights to go with. I'd prefer to stay with T-5, but IDK Here is what I am looking at. I'd like to be able to keep anything I want.

    36" MH 328watt fixture
    1 250W DE HQI Bulb 15000K
    2x 39W T5 High Output Bulb Actinic Blue
    2x Dual Bluemoon LED

    OR

    2x 39W T5 HO lamps 10000K
    2x 39W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue
    4x Bluemoon LED

    What all could I keep with the T5 vs Mh?
     
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  2. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I would definitely go with t5. The dimensions of a 40b, are not very well setup for a MH system. And with heat issues, I just don't think it's worth it.

    Either will allow you to grow whatever you want. (make sure that t5 is individually reflected and you are going to want to swap to ATI bulbs IMO)
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    T5's are the way to go on the system your getting together. +1
     
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  4. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    Can I keep clams with this light ya think?
     
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  5. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    You sure can ;)
     
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  6. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    +1 :fish:
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Definitely can keep clams, sps, what ever you want. 4 36" t5s with individual reflectors and ATI bulbs is a TON of light. Just make sure the t5 fixture you are looking is individually reflected. A link would be great.
     
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  8. milomlo

    milomlo Astrea Snail

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    It's an Odessa ( I think) so probably not individual reflectors
     
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  9. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    You should check out fishneedit.com. I have a 2 bulb fixture from them and it's working great!
     
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  10. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    +1. Individual reflectors is the way to go
     
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