How many 80watt t5 for 220 with soft coral.

[civickid]

Im getting ready to move into my new house where i have a 220 thaT will house soft corals and mostly mushrooms. How many t5's do you think i will need. There wont be any sps or clams maybe a anemone at the top of the tank.

 

[chilwil84]

if it is a 6' tank which i am assuming because you are looking at 80w bulbs i have heard that the 6' bulbs really start to loose there kick at the ends when they get that long something to research 6 bulbs across the top would be good for what you want i dont remember what the retros that long come in 4 or 6 bulb sets but if the one you want comes in 4 bulb sets than put 8 not 4 and remember most people find themselves getting into more light demanding coral as they progress in the hobby so more is always better in lighting when it comes to reef tsanks

 

[golgi aparatus]

Originally Posted by chilwil84
if it is a 6' tank which i am assuming because you are looking at 80w bulbs i have heard that the 6' bulbs really start to loose there kick at the ends when they get that long something to research 6 bulbs across the top would be good for what you want i dont remember what the retros that long come in 4 or 6 bulb sets but if the one you want comes in 4 bulb sets than put 8 not 4 and remember most people find themselves getting into more light demanding coral as they progress in the hobby so more is always better in lighting when it comes to reef tsanks

um....I'll take Punctuation for $100 Alex.....

 

[reefraff]

As long as you are sticking to softies 4 of the 80 watt lamps will do fine. If you add an anemone just make sure it has a spot under the lamps.