T5 Watts

[ellio]

LFS employee told me 4X39 W T5 retro would be fine on a 60 gal aquarium. Didn't seem like it would be enough watts. Is the watts per gallon rule the same for T5 bulbs as it is for other lighting? Thanks

[d4a2n0k]

Watts per gallon is not accurate. What are the dimensions of the tank and what type of corals do you want to keep?

[ellio]

My mistake. It's an AGA 65 RR (36x18x24). I will be keeping LPS and softies.

[oct2274]

That'll work fine as long as you get good reflectors and bulbs

[ellio]

Thank you for your posts.