# of T5 Lights Required

Chrisvs · #1 07/12/2005, 06:50 AM

Hi There, I am new to the Marine Aquarium hobby/lifestyle. I bought a 784L tank (150 x 70 x 70).

My question is how much and what type of light's do I need for this type of setup, I am planning to do a reef tank.

Chris

tgreene · #2 07/12/2005, 08:52 AM

If your tank is actually 70" deep, then T5's will do nothing for you... Start saving your pennies for a handful of 400w MH fixtures!

Chrisvs · #3 07/12/2005, 09:27 AM

Hi tgreene,

No the tank is actually 28 " or 20 cm deep

tgreene · #4 07/12/2005, 09:30 AM

Oppps, I see where you marked it as liters rather than gallons...

My tank is 72x18x24, and I use 4 sets of the ColarVue 36" dual bulb fixtures, for a total of 8 39w bulbs.

Chrisvs · #5 07/12/2005, 09:35 AM

Thx tgreene

This gives me an idea where to start. Should I rather concider MH lights since the tank is so deep?

tgreene · #6 07/12/2005, 09:40 AM

Go read the 50,000 page T5 thread, because it covers absolutely everything...