Lighting for 120g 4*2*2

[Bck2hobby]

Ok I am thinking of going with an 8 bulb T5 system 4 long, probably Aquatic life or something similar. But recently have been thinking of doing MH T5 Combo. Any recommendations on the 8 system or the combo would be appreciated. I aim to have sps some softies mainly sps.
Thanks

Juan

ps would 6 bulb be enough if i go pure t5

 

[Reefomeez]

I was researching this same question for the same size tank I'm setting up. I'm intending a mixed reef with SPS and clams so light was definitely a priority.

I ended up with an 8 bulb T5 fixture but got plenty of opinion that a 6 bulb would do it. Even a 6 bulb T5 36" (so 39w per bulb) fixture would work I was told. At some point in the future I may take out 2 or 3 bulbs to add LEDs but for a while I'm going to just use the 8 bulb. Good luck!

 

[Bck2hobby]

Thanks, originally plan was for 8 if 6 wasnt enough.. then i had to see the damm for sale Gieseman infiniti heheh and now cant decide hehe .. redoing my daughters room so i have incoming credits w wifey on getting an item or two for my new set up.

 

[Reefomeez]

I chose to not go with MH because of the watts and heat. You might need some brownie points for a chiller and light bills. But I don't know your setup so maybe not....just something you should consider. If it weren't for those two things I would def have gone with a MH/T5 combo...I hear tons of good things about that fixture as far as coloration and growth.

 

[Bck2hobby]

pts are incoming as i am tearing down my backyard 30*60 and redoing the landscaping etc .. so i am thinking new lights n chiller or instead of chiller getting an AA custom sump.. atm thinking of using my current dt 40g as my sump =)

 

[Bck2hobby]

leaning towards this now ATI 48 Inch 8x54W Dimmable SunPower T5 High-Output Fixture w/ Controller

 

[watchguy123]

I have 6 x t5's (ATI) on a frag tank, and on the display metal halides and t5 combo (Geissman). Love the color and intensity of the metal halides, hate the heat, electricity and chiller. It seems to be a t5 & LED combo world these days, but I am old school (and proud of it).

 

[Bck2hobby]

think i would go Gieseman Infiniti if another deal came along .. otherwise pretty sure going to go with th ati dimmable sunpower set up .. no LEDS .. well perhpas just moonlights hehhe . thanks for posting

 

[Reefomeez]

going to go with th ati dimmable sunpower set up .. no LEDS .. well perhpas just moonlights hehhe . thanks for posting

I would do this if I was tearing up my backyard.

 

[Bck2hobby]

i do something i am supposed to do anyways and get toys for my aquarium.. best part is think i'll just go to HD and get labor there at least for the tearing down part.. now to decide on Skimmer