Wanting to use T5 in new system

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Jason McKenzie, Mar 7, 2006.

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    How long is it?
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

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    It will be 78X36X30

    I'm wondering if I should go 2xT5 along the front then 2XT5 along the back
    Oh BTW 6inched on one end will be overflow so the actual display tank will be 6 feet

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    I think I would go 3 up front and one in back. The corals will grow up towards the Daylight MH and having more of the antinic in front might give you a chance for the antinics to make some head way against the 400W daylights. Actinic are mostily just for show anyway so you really don't need them in back.
    What MH bulbs are you going to run?
     
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    I'm running 400W 10K XMs using an electronic ballast
     
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    You're way out of my league, Jason. I have a 45gal tank, about 24" long. I have a 2-month old Nova Extreme T-5 HO setup (see below) that I bought from Premium Aquatics.