6 bulb t5

eoncloud · 12-11-2012, 11:42 PM

Hey Everybody,

im very new to planted tanks so i need some advice for my build. I came over from the reef side and have a 66"x22"x18" tank with a 48" 6 bulb T5 pendant (ATI Powermodule). i was wondering if that would be too much light for an Iwagumi setup?

would i better off swapping it for a 60" 4 bulb sunpower?

Thanks

Darkblade48 · 12-12-2012, 12:25 AM

Are these standard T5 or T5HO bulbs?

Take a look at this informative post by Hoppy:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=105774

GMYukonon24s · 12-12-2012, 01:53 AM

Would you have to use all the bulbs? Like for my fixture I have 4 bulbs and I have 2 switches so that I can turn off 2 bulbs if I wanted.

eoncloud · 12-12-2012, 04:08 AM

Darkblade48 - They are T5HO and its considered one of the most powerful/Brightest T5 fixtures

GMYukonon24s - yes it has 2 switches one for 2 and the other for the other 4 but if i only use 4 then i would rather just downgrade

Darkblade48 · 12-12-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eoncloud

Darkblade48 - They are T5HO and its considered one of the most powerful/Brightest T5 fixtures

GMYukonon24s - yes it has 2 switches one for 2 and the other for the other 4 but if i only use 4 then i would rather just downgrade

Take a look at the link I posted above. You can get away with 2 bulbs...in fact, even with 2 bulbs, it will be a bit much.

12-11-2012, 11:42 PM	#1
eoncloud Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 48	6 bulb t5 Hey Everybody, im very new to planted tanks so i need some advice for my build. I came over from the reef side and have a 66"x22"x18" tank with a 48" 6 bulb T5 pendant (ATI Powermodule). i was wondering if that would be too much light for an Iwagumi setup? would i better off swapping it for a 60" 4 bulb sunpower? Thanks

12-12-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,162	Are these standard T5 or T5HO bulbs? Take a look at this informative post by Hoppy: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=105774 __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,839	Would you have to use all the bulbs? Like for my fixture I have 4 bulbs and I have 2 switches so that I can turn off 2 bulbs if I wanted. __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

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12-12-2012, 04:08 AM	#4
eoncloud Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 48	Darkblade48 - They are T5HO and its considered one of the most powerful/Brightest T5 fixtures GMYukonon24s - yes it has 2 switches one for 2 and the other for the other 4 but if i only use 4 then i would rather just downgrade