T-5 Fixture for 110 X-Hi ?

Yes, I know, another annoying lighting question, sorry......
I have a 110 X-Hi (48" x 18" x 30") and I was curious what amount of watts I need to use if I go with T-5's for the tank? I am not sure what I want to keep for corals yet, but I would like to keep my options open.
Thanks!
 

05xrunner

Active Member
id say a 48" 8bulb fixture or retro with an icecap 660 ballast in either fixture to overdrive the bulbs to give maximum penetration
 

wangotango

Active Member
Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2891604
id say a 48" 8bulb fixture or retro with an icecap 660 ballast in either fixture to overdrive the bulbs to give maximum penetration
+1.
I think a six-bulb Icecap retro would work well if you have a canopy. You are also going to want to install some cooling fans.
-Justin
 

reefraff

Active Member
I'd get Reefgeek brand reflectors with the Ice Cap ballasts. Those reflectors are a little better than the Ice Caps. You can only fit 6 in the canopy for an 18 inch deep tank.
 
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