BTA lighting requirments

sfarid123 · #1 09/01/2007, 02:01 PM

hey guys,

How much total wattage would you need for a BTA in a 55 gal reef tank? I am upgrading from 4x65w PC to T5 4X54w SLR / Icecap. Would that be enough light ?

Thanks

Tron87 · #2 09/01/2007, 04:59 PM

affirmative

sfarid123 · #3 09/01/2007, 05:59 PM

Great thanks for the reply,

I am ordering a T5 retro setup from reefgeek.com. I am debating if I should get the regular Icecap or the VHO overdrive one. Do you think If I get the VHO, would that cause any bleaching or harm the nem?

regular Icecap= 261 W and VHO = 340w

thanks

GSMguy · #4 09/01/2007, 08:03 PM

261 watts is plenty

sfarid123 · #5 09/02/2007, 07:35 PM

great thanks

Would I also be able to grow acroporas with 216W?