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sharkboy
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 12:47 PM
Can T5s work on an LPS tank that is 23" deep?
JimD
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 02:04 PM
Depending on the K value and how many, I dont see why not!
MissT
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 02:16 PM
I agree with Jim. T5's will work out well, just cram in as many as you can fit and afford.
sharkboy
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 03:01 PM
Its a sml corner tank so I was thinking if a 24" 4x24watt light with 10k bulbs
lt1z28
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 03:14 PM
Yes t5's will work well. If you decide to stock clams and sps you can use Icecap 660 ballasts to overdrive the bulbs.
sharkboy
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 06:17 PM
i'm guessing they are much brighter but what would the icecap 660 ballasts do to the bulbs as far as heat and longevity?
lt1z28
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 06:37 PM
A little more heat will be added. Bulb life will be shortened from 18 months to about 9 months.
JimD
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 06:40 PM
If you're keeping LPS, I wouldnt worry about over-driving the bulbs, they're plenty bright on their own. Many people swear by them even with acros and some clams.
erikharrison
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 07:09 PM
www.zeovit.com (http://www.zeovit.com) A whole bunch of T5 guys on there. AWESOME tanks.
sharkboy
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 08:51 PM
Wow! I also checked on reefcentral and there is an abundance of tanks that use T5s exclusively....even with sps!
JimD
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 08:54 PM
"Many people swear by them even with acros and some clams."
Yup...
bigmoe21
Sun, 27th Jan 2008, 09:42 PM
new setup coming out i suggest you check out aquarium designs tomorrow if you are in s.a. 6 t5 in one unit plus moonlights