help with lighting

[coastie81]

Hi I have an odyessa PC 48" light setup. I am loking to upgrade to either T5 HO or T6? what one is better? Also can I pretty much keep anything with a 48" T5HO light? please help me out

 

[sly]

I prefer the t5 over the t6. T6s are not as common and they are not as bright... With a good t5 setup, you should be able to keep almost anything.

 

[coastie81]

Originally Posted by Sly
http:///forum/post/2788692
I prefer the t5 over the t6. T6s are not as common and they are not as bright... With a good t5 setup, you should be able to keep almost anything.
I seen a T5HO setup by odyessa for like 100 or something like that can't remember right now but would it be worth it.

 

[wangotango]

Honestly, stay away from the cheap stuff like Odysea and Catalina. You get what you pay for and lighting is not something you want to skimp on.
If you're on a budget then the Nova Extreme PRO, and the TEK fixtures are pretty good.
-Justin

 

[aquaguy24]

depending on how deep ur tank is. u should be able to keep wat ever u want with t5(individually reflected)..keep in mind t5 loose their intensity after 24"..

 

[sly]

Originally Posted by aquaguy24
http:///forum/post/2789829
keep in mind t5 loose their intensity after 24"..
I haven't heard this... Not that I doubt you though. Do you have an information backing this up?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Sly
http:///forum/post/2790134
I haven't heard this... Not that I doubt you though. Do you have an information backing this up?
There's PAR tests on --. Not that T5 can't get any light down to a depth of 24", it just seems to drop off quicker after that.
That being said I have seen deeper tanks (30" or so) lit with only T5ho that had SPS growing at the bottom. If you're overdriving the bulbs or using an ATI fixture then I wouldn't be too concerned.
-Justin

 

[coastie81]

Ok, so my tank is appx 15" deep and I am looking into the 48" 6 bulb Nova Extreme PRO. would I pretty much be able to keep anything that I want in the tank?