Sunlight Supply T5 for 90G

Cela Vie · #1 06/28/2007, 01:36 PM

Would the Sunlight Supply T5 6x54w with individual reflectors suffice for a 90 gallon tank (48x18x24)? SPS an LPS?

charlesjordanjr · #2 06/28/2007, 01:51 PM

That is what I have on mine. I grow SPS, LPS, and Softies.

-Chuck

Cela Vie · #3 06/28/2007, 02:25 PM

Great. Thanks for the feedback.

Reef Sponger · #4 06/28/2007, 02:58 PM

Perfect! That's what I have on my 75g, but only use 4x for now. If you think you may want stronger in the future, you can always do 8x54W and just only use 6 and save the 2 slots for later.

Cela Vie · #5 06/28/2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Reef Sponger
Perfect! That's what I have on my 75g, but only use 4x for now. If you think you may want stronger in the future, you can always do 8x54W and just only use 6 and save the 2 slots for later.

I think the 8 bulb fixture would be wider than the tank though. Wouldn't I be losing light? Maybe get the 8 and use 7?

Reef Sponger · #6 06/28/2007, 04:03 PM

There's about 2.5"-3" lip on the hood, so you loose 5"-6" total on the front & back of the fixture that is hood and not reflectors.

Cela Vie · #7 06/28/2007, 04:20 PM

That helps a lot. Thanks!

db_triggerfish · #8 06/28/2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Reef Sponger
There's about 2.5"-3" lip on the hood, so you loose 5"-6" total on the front & back of the fixture that is hood and not reflectors.

Thanks that is good to know, the more options the better.