T5's

karazy · 01-06-2008, 04:58 PM

ok guys, so i might get t5's, but the guy who sells them that i nkow doesnt ahve 30 inch long ones like i need, he only has 24 inches. they r 4 bulb T5's , and its a 29 gallon. would the 24 inch ones work?

trashion · 01-06-2008, 05:47 PM

if you have it on a glass top, sure, but you will still have some dark spots.

Zoe · 01-06-2008, 10:39 PM

Well, that's a 3" difference on either side of the tank that won't be directly lit. With good reflectors and a good quality fixture, you'll probably be fine... just put bright corals / creatures that don't require high light in those areas, such as sun corals or feather dusters.

**Damon** · 01-07-2008, 02:09 PM

The better question is will they suit your needs..............

Are they T5 High Output or standard. Standard T5 wont work for most reef tanks.

Tank size would also help us help you as well as what kind of sw tank you want.

karazy · 01-07-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

The better question is will they suit your needs..............

Are they T5 High Output or standard. Standard T5 wont work for most reef tanks.

Tank size would also help us help you as well as what kind of sw tank you want.

it says on the message, 29 gallon. i might be able to get a 30 inch light though

CollegeReefer · 01-07-2008, 05:01 PM

I have 24inch t5 ho nova extreme on my 29 gallon frag tank and i have to shade the softies. You should have more then enough light.

karazy · 01-07-2008, 10:05 PM

hmmm.sounds interesting

Bear · 01-09-2008, 12:09 AM

If we are talking T5HO and u have good bulbs and reflectors then you wont have any problems. Like CR said, it will be too much light for some things so keep an eye on that and remember to keep the T5s cool, too hot and they'll burn out.

01-06-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
karazy bammin like salmon Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 602	T5's ok guys, so i might get t5's, but the guy who sells them that i nkow doesnt ahve 30 inch long ones like i need, he only has 24 inches. they r 4 bulb T5's , and its a 29 gallon. would the 24 inch ones work?

01-06-2008, 05:47 PM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,291	if you have it on a glass top, sure, but you will still have some dark spots. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

01-06-2008, 10:39 PM	#3
Zoe <·)))< Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 1,030	Well, that's a 3" difference on either side of the tank that won't be directly lit. With good reflectors and a good quality fixture, you'll probably be fine... just put bright corals / creatures that don't require high light in those areas, such as sun corals or feather dusters. __________________ 90g pltd: angelfish [black, leopard, platinum, silver zebra & gold vt] · glass catfish · harlequin rasbora · neon & rummy nosed tetra · sterpai & spotted cory · bristlenose pleco 28g pltd: scarlet badis · oto cats · bristlenose 16g pltd: flame & honey gourami · cherry barbs 8g (soon to be 18g): 15 lbs LR · 10 lbs LS · YSP · zoas · shrooms · flame & hammer corals · brittle star · scarlet & electric blue hermits · firefish

01-07-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	The better question is will they suit your needs.............. Are they T5 High Output or standard. Standard T5 wont work for most reef tanks. Tank size would also help us help you as well as what kind of sw tank you want. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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CollegeReefer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stevens Pont, Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 386	I have 24inch t5 ho nova extreme on my 29 gallon frag tank and i have to shade the softies. You should have more then enough light. __________________ CollegeReefer

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karazy bammin like salmon Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 602	hmmm.sounds interesting

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Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	If we are talking T5HO and u have good bulbs and reflectors then you wont have any problems. Like CR said, it will be too much light for some things so keep an eye on that and remember to keep the T5s cool, too hot and they'll burn out. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

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