Lightining my future LPS tank

[danp]

Hi guys,

I posted that question also on other message board, but maybe here I will have more luck.

I have "problem" with light for my next reef.
I have only two options for 90gal acrylic tank (24inches high).
4x96 watt PC light OR
4x54watt T-5's with individual reflectors.

I am gonna keep only softies and lps (hammer, torch, blastos, acans, favia, open brains).
Is it even gonna work? I haven't bought tank yet but like I said these my only options, so please no advice like: "buy 2x400 watt MH etc.", that's (pc's or t-5's) what I can put in to my conopy.

thanks

danp

ps-I am gonna have also FOWLR, thanks God I don't have similar problem with lightning there

 

[trido]

Why T-5s of course.....


I never did see a PC light that looked good to the eye.

 

[ret25yo]

I run t-5 on the left these are the 8 bulb 36w ATI's / on the right is 4x96w pc's

this is one 2x96w fixture on the right vs. ATI left

 

[danp]

Thanks for reply, but I still don't what is better option
T-5's or PC's? I can only choose one of them.

 

[Skimmy]

dude, it's a no brainer...you want the t5

you will even be able to keep sps up high under your t5's,
so your softies and lps will be super happy.

 

[CarlaW]

If those are your choices...........................T5. The pics tell the story.

 

[ret25yo]

look at the light difference...... T5 ALL THE WAY....lol

REGARDLESS OF THE WATTAGE....