SPS under t5's?

jennab

jennab

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I was wondering...I have a 75 gallon tank that will have (6) 54watt t5's with individual reflectors. Would I be able to keep SPS corals with this? I was mainly looking at monti caps possibly digitas. Thanks.
 
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cmaxwell39

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I am running the Nova Extreme 8 bulb on my 75. I got my first sps a couple of weeks ago. Boring orange monti cap and brown acro. I have seen noticable growth on both in the last couple of weeks. They are about halfway up in the tank. I am sure many have more experience than I do, but that is what I have noticed so far. HTH.
 
brandon7491

brandon7491

Member
you can if they are placed at the higest point in the tank. digs might be a prob. i wouldnt risk the money but hey if its working out for you go ahead. eventually get the halides
 
wangotango

wangotango

Active Member
im running 5 bulbs on my 55 and i keep all sorts of sps. some where faded when i got them, but have colored up a lot. one of my acros has grown 1/8 of an inch in a week or so.
-Justin
 
wangotango

wangotango

Active Member
Originally Posted by Dude23455
Another t5 user who is keeping sps with great success. You dont need MH's for SPS. t5 work just fine.
finally, someone who sees the light... the europeans have been doing it for years.
-Justin
 
zanclus

zanclus

Member
Though I dont personally use T5's I do know of a lot of people who have used just them with great sucess. A a buddy of mine overdrives is t5's with ice cap ballasts and Man they are bringht
 
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