Lighting for BTA
- Thread starter eddie1973
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mr. limpid
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To this day I still don't understand the T5 watts vs power compacts watts. All I know is that you have a deep tank so you'll need to make sure there are rocks reaching high enough in the tank so the anemone can climb if requires more light. Four bulb fixture is sufficient for a 55 gal tank, does it have individual reflectors for the bulbs, that is important for the T5 unit and the manufacture of the bulbs also matters. There are three manufactures that make good bulbs, forgotten there names.
eddie1973
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There are refelctors on each bulb. This is the light that I have. http://www.***********.com/AquaticLife_T5_HO_Light_Link_Fixture_Marine_24_Inch_T5_Fluorescent_Light_Fixtures-AquaticLife-AK01138-FILTFIT54U-vi.html
I hate the tall tank. I might change it with a 40g breeder or add a 3rd light.Making the 6x39
I hate the tall tank. I might change it with a 40g breeder or add a 3rd light.Making the 6x39
mr. limpid
Active Member
Also you may need to change out your bulbs if they are older than 8 months old. If you are thinking of buying another fixture you may want to look into LED's, cheaper on electric bill, runs cooler, bulbs last 50,000 hours and you git shimmer effect. Neg, they cost more up front. Just a thought.