Sps and t5

[robert_ellis]

Is it possible to actively grow healthy sps under t5 with no led or halide? I have a 6 bulb t5 and would really like to try my hand at sps as my lps and softies are doing great. My Duncan has went from 4 to 9 heads in 2 months and can't wait till I can do sps. Hopefully under t5

 

[Reefing8EZ]

I run a 6bulb TekElite over my 40B thats 100% sps and a few clams..
It just all depends on your tanks height? What type of fixture and bulbs you use? and coral placement? Also good water params and water flow of course! HTH!

 

[wickedfish]

Do a google search on a couple t5 tanks. One was sannababbits, reef in the sky comes to mind, and even Hugo was all Sps all T5 but don't remember what he calls himself. I wanna day snipersps. Or guyehomakesweinerboymadsps.

 

[babyjess210]

After seeing solitude127...... Hell yeah you can do SPS on T5 only

 

[loppnessmonsta]

6T5s and growing Fast.

Not deep in my tank.

 

[Six2seven]

Do a google search on a couple t5 tanks. One was sannababbits, reef in the sky comes to mind, and even Hugo was all Sps all T5 but don't remember what he calls himself. I wanna day snipersps. Or guyehomakesweinerboymadsps.

LMAO

but yea Hugo and mike grew some very nice SPS under t5, so its definitely possible.

 

[robert_ellis]

I have a 6 bulb 39w right now. 36" long tank.

 

[lowbudget]

you can grow sps under t 5

 

[cymaster007]

I have a 6 bulb 39w right now. 36" long tank.

T-5's work, but be sure to change the bulbs on a regular basis (usually 1-2x a year).

 

[GoReef165]

T5's have worked for me for 2 years now. Good color and growth for all SPS. I use ATI and Giesseman bulbs and I replace all 6 each year

 

[mark.a.smith405]

You replace them just once a year? I always thought bulb life was like 8 months max haha but I guess that also depends on run time